King Edwin Primary School
King Edwin Primary School, South Avenue, Amble, NE65 0NDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
King Edwin Primary School is a primary school in Amble for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 October 2019, report published 14 November 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
Pupils are proud of being part of this inclusive, welcoming school. They appreciate the new building and the extra opportunities that this brings. Pupils are keen to take on positions of responsibility, such as reading leaders. The school successfully supports pupils' emotional needs. Pupils benefit from positive, caring relationships with staff. Staff treat pupils with kindness and respect. Pupils are happy and safe at school. They know that adults will support them if they have any worries. Most pupils behave well and staff create a calm and safe environment. Pupils usually follow well-established routines during lessons and social times, although this is not consistently the case. The school has high expectations for pupils' academic achievement. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), study an ambitious curriculum. They achieve well across a range of subjects. Pupils are well supported in their personal development. Leaders successfully use visits and visitors to enrich the curriculum. Pupils benefit from regular opportunities to take part in a range of sporting events and clubs.
What the school should improve
- The school's approach to teaching handwriting is not consistently effective. As a result, some pupils' handwriting is under-developed and they do not learn to form their letters accurately or join their letters. This leads to a lack of fluency and hinders future learning. The school should improve the teaching of handwriting so that all pupils can write well.
- There are inconsistencies in how well behaviour is managed. At times, this disrupts learning. The school should ensure that the behaviour policy is adhered to consistently by staff, so that pupils can concentrate on their learning.
Pupil numbers and mix
161 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near King Edwin Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amble Links Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Broomhill Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
| Red Row Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Shilbottle Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lizzie Jackson
- Phone
- 01665710388
- Address
- King Edwin Primary School, South Avenue, Amble, NE65 0ND
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 122174
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.