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.

Northumberland has 127 primary schools, of which 10 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 111 rated Good — 95% of primary schools in Northumberland are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Kielder Primary School and Nursery currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Northumberland follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

127
Total schools
10
Outstanding
8%
Outstanding rate
60.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
35
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Kielder Primary School and Nursery
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Horton Grange Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
🥉 St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
Primary
 Good 87 View school
4. Darras Hall Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
5. Haltwhistle Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
6. Meadowdale Academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school
7. Croftway Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
8. NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
9. Bothal Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
10. Acomb First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. King Edwin Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Spittal Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Tweedmouth West Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Prior Park Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Broomhill Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Red Row Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Linton Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Hexham First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Morpeth First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Otterburn Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 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 10 (8%) 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?
8% of primary schools in Northumberland are rated Outstanding and 87% 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.