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.

How many schools?
127
Open primary schools in Northumberland
Closed schools excluded
Inspection picture
120 Good or better
of 126 with a historic Ofsted grade
Historic single-word grades · pre-Nov-2025
How is this list ordered?
SNM score
Greenhaugh Primary School currently leads
Methodology

Northumberland has 127 open primary schools. Of the 126 with a published Ofsted inspection, 9 (7%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 95% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Greenhaugh Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Northumberland follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Greenhaugh Primary School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
2. Cambo First School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
3. Chollerton Church of England Aided First School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
4. Humshaugh Church of England First School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
5. Broomley First School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
6. Swarland Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
7. Ovingham Church of England First School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
8. Kielder Primary School and Nursery
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
9. Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
10. St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
Primary
 Good 86 View school
11. St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
Primary
 Good 86 View school
12. Darras Hall Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
13. Slaley First School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
14. Wylam First School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
15. Acomb First School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
16. Shaftoe Trust Academy
Primary
 Good 81 View school
17. Haltwhistle Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
18. Rothbury First School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
19. Henshaw Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
20. Bellingham Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Related lists for Northumberland

Best primary schools in NorthumberlandTop-ranked Reception–Year 6 Best secondary schools in NorthumberlandTop-ranked Year 7 onwards All schools in NorthumberlandPrimary & secondary combined Secondary schools in NorthumberlandYear 7 onwards How the Schools Near Me score worksOur ranking methodology, explained

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Northumberland?
There are 127 open primary schools in Northumberland (closed schools are excluded). 9 of the 126 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Northumberland?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Northumberland is Greenhaugh Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Northumberland?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Northumberland?
Primary and secondary applications in Northumberland are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Northumberland council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.