Whittonstall First School
Whittonstall, Consett, DH8 9JNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whittonstall First School is a primary school in Consett for ages 3 to 9. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 November 2022, report published 8 February 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 22 November 2022
Leaders have created a warm and welcoming ethos at Whittonstall First School. The whole school community is at the centre of the school's vision. Pupils enjoy coming to school every day. They are proud of their work and the friendships they make. Leaders have high expectations and ambitions for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The newly implemented curriculum is helping leaders to achieve these. Pupils feel safe in school. Bullying is rare. Pupils recognise how the adults in school help them to keep safe. In lessons, behaviour is positive. Pupils know and understand how good behaviour helps them learn in lessons. Pupils value opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities. They like the 'buddy' system which links older and younger pupils at breaktimes to build friendships. Parents and carers value the work of the school. One parent, echoing the views of many said, 'Whittonstall First School is such a nurturing, inclusive environment where each child is supported to achieve their full potential.'
What the school should improve
- The sequences of learning in some foundation subjects are unclear. Pupils are not supported well to know and remember more in these foundation subjects. They cannot build on previous knowledge well. Senior and subject leaders need to match the rigour and sequencing in place for mathematics and history to other foundation subjects and ensure that staff are supported to deliver these subjects more effectively.
Pupil numbers and mix
67 pupils on roll, with places for 55
Schools near Whittonstall First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebchester CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Chopwell Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Shotley Bridge Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Broomley First School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Mickley First School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katie Jacobs
- Phone
- 01207560325
- Address
- Whittonstall, Consett, DH8 9JN
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 146949
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.