Horton Grange Primary School
Cowpen Road, Blyth, NE24 4REOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Horton Grange Primary School is a primary school in Blyth for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. It ranks 1st of 8 primary schools in Blyth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 June 2023, report published 19 September 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 20 June 2023
Pupils are exceptionally proud to attend Horton Grange Primary School. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils. Ambitious expectations set by leaders flow though all aspects of school life. These expectations are shared unequivocally by staff and other stakeholders, such as governors. Leaders have created a vibrant and caring school where everyone is valued. The Horton values, which includes 'On a journey to be the best we can be,' are at the centre of the school's curriculum and ethos. The curriculum and other wider opportunities are carefully mapped out for all pupils. Teachers' strong subject knowledge is helping pupils to know and remember more over time. A rich set of additional experiences and activities prepares pupils very well for their next stages in life. This includes working with the Port of Blyth, which is linked to the curriculum and career opportunities, and annual residential visits for all pupils in key stage 2. Pupils feel very safe in school. They have trusted adults who help them. Behaviour is exemplary in classrooms and around school. When discussing their school, pupils talk with excitement and clarity about all the different ways in which they develop, learn and grow. Bullying is rare but, when it happens, leaders use robust systems to support those involved. Pupils understand and explain this clearly. They say that adults always help to sort things out.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
61 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
550 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Horton Grange Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth Road Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 64% met the expected standard |
| Stead Lane Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Malvin's Close Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 63% met the expected standard |
| Bedlington Station Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| New Delaval Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nichola Irving
- Phone
- 01670353503
- Address
- Cowpen Road, Blyth, NE24 4RE
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 122254
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.