Ovingham Church of England First School
Ovingham, Prudhoe, NE42 6DEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ovingham Church of England First School is a primary school in Prudhoe for ages 5 to 9. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 October 2023, report published 23 November 2023
- 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 11 October 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to school and they feel safe here. The school's values of 'faith, hope and love' are embedded through the school and its curriculum. Pupils know and understand these values, which are regularly reinforced in collective worship. Leaders and staff expect all pupils to do their best, and most pupils live up to these expectations. Pupils achieve highly. Most pupils behave well in and around school. They have a clear understanding of the school's behaviour systems. Staff monitor behaviour at playtimes and lunchtimes effectively, intervening to enable positive play when necessary. Support for pupils with additional needs makes a difference to their behaviour. Pupils value the chance to take on additional responsibilities, such as being school councillors, playground buddies and carrying out tasks around the school. Pupils understand different types of bullying and know what to do if they have any concerns. Pupils know how to report their concerns to adults. The school has close links with the local community. Pupils have many opportunities to learn, both in the school grounds and the local area. Effort and quality work are celebrated, both in classes and across the school.
What the school should improve
- Pupils know the school's Christian values well. However, a minority of pupils do not fully comprehend some of the wider British values. The school needs to ensure that teaching extends and makes links to respect and tolerance for those with a different gender. This should enable pupils to be better prepared for life in modern Britain.
- Teachers plan their lessons effectively and the curriculum is well organised so that pupils achieve highly. There are occasions when teachers and support staff miss opportunities to intervene when pupils are either off task or find new learning difficult. Leaders need to monitor how pupils are supported to maintain their focus on learning. This is to ensure that staff know when to intervene or support pupils where focus is lost or there are misunderstandings.
Pupil numbers and mix
107 pupils on roll, with places for 150
Schools near Ovingham Church of England First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovingham Middle School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Prudhoe Castle First School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Prudhoe West Academy | 0.7 miles | Report card: Strong standard | Not published |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 94% met the expected standard |
| Highfield Middle School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Hudson
- Phone
- 01661832581
- Address
- Ovingham, Prudhoe, NE42 6DE
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 146931
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.