Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Northumberland 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 175 schools across Northumberland. Updated with 2025–26 data.

175

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

60.2%

Avg KS2 SATs

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Kielder Primary School and Nursery Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Mowden Hall School Not applicable	—	95	View school
🥉	The Grove Special School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	The Dales School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	Hexham Priory School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
6.	Horton Grange Primary School Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
7.	St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe Primary	Good	87	View school
8.	Darras Hall Primary School Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
9.	Corbridge Middle School Middle deemed secondary	Outstanding	85	View school
10.	Haltwhistle Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
11.	Meadowdale Academy Primary	Good	82	View school
12.	Croftway Academy Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
13.	NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
14.	Bothal Primary School Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
15.	Acomb First School Primary	Good	80	View school
16.	King Edwin Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
17.	Spittal Community Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
18.	Tweedmouth West Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
19.	Prior Park Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
20.	Broomhill Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Northumberland?

There are 175 primary & secondary schools in Northumberland, of which 16 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Northumberland?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Northumberland is Kielder Primary School and Nursery. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Northumberland?

Primary and secondary school applications in Northumberland are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Northumberland council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Northumberland?

9% of primary & secondary schools in Northumberland are rated Outstanding and 81% are rated Good. 80.6% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.