Best Private Schools in Northumberland
6 private schools found
Key Facts
- In Northumberland, 6 independent schools (2.1% of total) provide education to 638 pupils, a relatively small proportion compared to state schools.
- 100.0% of inspected private schools in Northumberland achieved Good or Outstanding ratings, surpassing the national average of 90.0%, with 0 Outstanding and 3 Good ratings recorded.
- Private schools in Northumberland have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, significantly lower than the national average of 23.8%, and 21.2% have special educational needs.
- The Attainment 8 score for private schools in Northumberland is 37.01, lower than the national average of 46.10, and 0.0% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in both English and maths.
Longridge Towers School
Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 2XQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils309
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Mowden Hall School
Stocksfield, NE43 7TP
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils227
P/T Ratio–
Gust Independent School
Ashington, NE63 8SF
Independent · Primary · Ages 6–17
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils39
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 private schools in Northumberland, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 56% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.20 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 37.0 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,628 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.