Chollerton Church of England Aided First School
Station Road, Barrasford, Hexham, NE48 4AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chollerton Church of England Aided First School is a primary school in Hexham for ages 2 to 9. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 April 2024, report published 20 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2024
Pupils at Chollerton live out the school's vision of 'be the best you can be'. They embody the school's key values, including nurture, respect and inclusion. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They are happy and safe. Over their time in this small and welcoming first school, pupils develop into confident members of the community. There are high expectations for pupils' achievement. Staff create a climate in which pupils can meet these high expectations. From their earliest days in school, staff nurture pupils. Adults encourage all pupils to reach their potential. Staff value pupils as individuals. There is a clear respect for, and celebration of, this individuality. Pupils exhibit exceptional behaviour and attitudes. Pupils of all ages play happily and look after each other. Older pupils support the youngest pupils in their play and at mealtimes. They act as role models for others. Pupils know that trusted adults would deal with any issues quickly and effectively. Pupils and parents alike share in the benefits of being part of the school 'family'. One parent summed up the thoughts of many by saying, 'Chollerton First School is an amazing school, where the children and the community are at the heart.'
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, assessment is not used effectively to check that pupils have a secure understanding of their learning. This means that further teaching does not allow pupils to develop a secure base of knowledge that matches the school's ambition. The school must ensure that assessment is used to inform future teaching so that pupils build more secure knowledge over time.
Pupil numbers and mix
31 pupils on roll, with places for 50
Schools near Chollerton Church of England Aided First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humshaugh Church of England First School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Wark Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 67% met the expected standard |
| Newbrough Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Acomb First School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Beaufront First School | 5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Glenda Glenwright
- Phone
- 01434681572
- Address
- Station Road, Barrasford, Hexham, NE48 4AA
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 122272
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.