Whittingham Church of England Primary School
Whittingham, Alnwick, NE66 4UPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whittingham Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Alnwick for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. It ranks 43rd of 68 primary schools in Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 March 2014, report published 26 March 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 March 2023
Whittingham Church of England Primary School sits at the heart of the community. The small size of the school helps staff to know pupils very well. Pupils feel safe in school and know that there is a trusted adult they can speak to if they are worried. There is a welcoming and friendly atmosphere at the school. Parents of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) feel well supported and are happy with the progress their children make. Parents and carers are very supportive of the school. For example, one parent commented that 'my child enjoys going to school and is excited to learn'. An enthusiasm for learning is present is all classrooms. Pupils enjoy learning and gain confidence through the well-planned activities that teachers use. Teachers have high expectations and, as a result, pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. Pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities beyond the taught curriculum. These help to broaden their horizons and develop new interests. Pupils loved the recent visit from an opera company and valued their visit to a nearby concert venue. After school, pupils can choose from a range of activities including sports, choir and gardening clubs. Pupils' views on bullying are mixed. A very small minority of pupils feel that bullying happens and, while they do report it, they feel that sometimes it is not dealt with as swiftly as they would like. Leaders are committed to listening to and understanding the views of pupils.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not made clear enough the precise content they want pupils to know and revisit. As a result, pupils do not build their knowledge and skills securely in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that they identify the knowledge and skills that pupils need to learn and revisit in all subjects as they progress through the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
14 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
81 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Whittingham Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branton Primary School and Nursery | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Rothbury First School | 6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Thropton Village First School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Belinda Athey
- Phone
- 01665574222
- Address
- Whittingham, Alnwick, NE66 4UP
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 122279
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.