Ovingham Middle School
West Road, Ovingham, Prudhoe, NE42 6DEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ovingham Middle School is a middle school in Prudhoe for ages 9 to 13. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. It ranks 13th of 68 primary schools in Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 December 2012, report published 14 January 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 March 2024
Pupils who attend Ovingham Middle School are encouraged to aim high. The school has high expectations of pupils' conduct and achievements. Pupils enjoy striving to do their best and meet these expectations. Pupils have embraced the 'heart' values. They understand how these values guide their choices and attitudes. They speak clearly about tolerance and respect. These values are evident in the relationships seen around school. Pupils learn about bullying and recognise that it is unacceptable. They are encouraged to challenge it, if it happens. Most pupils explain that adults would take any reports of bullying seriously. Some pupils feel that it is tackled less effectively. Pupils enjoy their academic lessons. They also talk with enthusiasm about the wide range of opportunities they have outside of the classroom. Pupils relish the sporting opportunities that the school offers. The school has ensured that all pupils can enjoy physical activity, through both competitive sport and inclusive participation opportunities. There are also numerous opportunities beyond sport, including debate clubs, theatre trips and Spanish film club. Despite some turbulence in staffing, leaders have ensured that pupils are receiving a high-quality education. Pupils trust the adults in school to help them and keep them safe. Pupils are happy and achieve well here.
What the school should improve
- Some staff do not use questioning consistently well across all curriculum subjects. This means that sometimes, some pupils' gaps in learning are not precisely identified or addressed. The school should ensure that ongoing staff professional development continues to focus on the effective use of questioning in all curriculum subjects, as a part of effective assessment.
- Some staff do not apply the new behaviour policy with consistency. This leads to some perceptions of unfairness from pupils. The school should embed the high expectations of the new behaviour policy so that it is applied and implemented consistently.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
93 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
344 pupils on roll, with places for 384
Schools near Ovingham Middle School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovingham Church of England First School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Prudhoe Castle First School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Prudhoe West Academy | 0.8 miles | Report card: Strong standard | Not published |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe | 0.9 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
- 9 to 13
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jenny Bullock
- Phone
- 01661833215
- Address
- West Road, Ovingham, Prudhoe, NE42 6DE
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 146894
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.