Haltwhistle Primary Academy
Park Avenue, Haltwhistle, NE49 9BAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Haltwhistle Primary Academy is a primary school in Haltwhistle for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. It ranks 11th of 68 primary schools in Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 February 2023, report published 27 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 February 2023
Pupils excel in this aspirational school environment. Classrooms are a buzz of debate and discussion, yet there is a calm, purposeful aura around the school. Staff deliver a creative, dynamic curriculum that excites and enthuses pupils. Adults have high expectations for pupils to work hard, behave well and uphold the school's values. Leaders have raised expectations for pupils and staff. There is a belief that everyone can be 'inspired' and 'achieve' their very best. Pupils' behaviour is exceptional. They are respectful, kind and polite. They have wonderful manners and are supportive of each other. Pupils understand that some of their friends find behaviour more difficult and need extra help. Adults have taught pupils to be tolerant and accepting of the needs of others. Children in the early years access a wonderful learning environment. Adults provide high-quality outdoor activities as a daily part of the curriculum. Children in early years get off to a wonderful start at school. Pupils know what bullying is. Record-keeping shows that bullying is rare. Occasional incidents of poor behaviour are dealt with quickly by staff. Senior leaders and other staff are visible around the school at breaktime and lunchtime. Pupils appreciate this, as it makes them feel safe and happy.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
213 pupils on roll, with places for 306
Schools near Haltwhistle Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Henshaw Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Gilsland CofE Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Whitfield CofE Primary School | 6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
| Hallbankgate Village School | 8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WISE ACADEMIES
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Susie Drake
- Phone
- 01434320467
- Address
- Park Avenue, Haltwhistle, NE49 9BA
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 146372
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.