Best Primary Schools in Northumberland 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 127 schools across Northumberland. Updated with 2025–26 data.

127

Total schools

Outstanding

15%

Outstanding rate

60.2%

Avg KS2 SATs

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe Primary	Good	82	View school
🥈	Belsay Primary School Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
🥉	Swarland Primary School Primary	Good	77	View school
4.	Darras Hall Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
5.	Wark Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	74	View school
6.	Ellington Primary School Primary	Good	73	View school
7.	Stamfordham Primary School Primary	Outstanding	73	View school
8.	Belford Primary School Primary	Good	73	View school
9.	Henshaw Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
10.	Hipsburn Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
11.	Cramlington Northburn Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school
12.	Seahouses Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
13.	Ringway Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
14.	Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school
15.	Felton Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school
16.	Horton Grange Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
17.	Meadowdale Academy Primary	Good	68	View school
18.	Morpeth Road Academy Primary	Good	68	View school
19.	Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
20.	Cramlington Village Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Northumberland?

There are 127 primary schools in Northumberland, of which 19 (15%) 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 St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe. 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?

15% of primary schools in Northumberland are rated Outstanding and 76% 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.