Slaley First School
Slaley Village, Main Street, Slaley, Slaley, NE47 0AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Slaley First School is a primary school in Slaley for ages 3 to 9. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 March 2015, report published 26 March 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2024
This is a small school where staff know the pupils well and everyone feels valued. Pupils enjoy being part of such a close and caring community. Staff and pupils abide by the school's values. All have a positive approach to work. Most pupils demonstrate kindness and respect towards staff and each other. Bullying incidents are very rare. Staff are quick to investigate and resolve the very few cases that occur. Pupils are safe, happy and cared for well. Leaders have the highest of aspirations for their pupils. This includes children in early years and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff lay on many activities to promote pupils' personal development. Pupils have the opportunity to take part in activities such as mindfulness, yoga, piano tuition and tennis. Older pupils take on a wide range of leadership roles with diligence and pride. These include working as reading ambassadors, lunchtime support for younger pupils, pupil council members and playground buddies. The school supports pupils and their families well. Pupils are very well prepared for their next stage in education. The school is held in high regard by parents and carers.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, pupils talk over each other in lessons. This means that there is a loss of focus on learning, which may lead to pupils missing vital information. The school should ensure that its behaviour expectations are understood and met by pupils consistently.
Pupil numbers and mix
40 pupils on roll, with places for 63
Schools near Slaley First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley Chapel Church of England First School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hexham First School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hexham Middle School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Angela Louise Hayward
- Phone
- 01434673220
- Address
- Slaley Village, Main Street, Slaley, Slaley, NE47 0AA
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 122227
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.