- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
45 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 416
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.0
Schools in NE24
A postcode district in Northumberland
- Postcode district
- 23 schools and nurseries
In short: NE24 is a postcode district in Northumberland with 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2310 primary · 3 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All NE24 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in NE24
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in NE24
10 in NE24, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
72 first choices, 72 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 550
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.4
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results close to the England average.
50 first choices, 48 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 437
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
Top Secondary Schools in NE24
3 in NE24, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
174 first choices, 131 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 2,030
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
135 first choices, 171 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.4%
- Pupils
- 766
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.9
Nurseries in NE24
11 in NE24, highest Ofsted grade first
1st Step Pre-school Ltd
Blyth, NE24 5TF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Dinotots Childcare
Blyth, NE24 4NR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Dinotots Children's Nursery Ltd
Blyth, NE24 5AU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in NE24
1 in NE24, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
174 first choices, 131 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 2,030
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
Special Schools in NE24
2 in NE24. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Dales School
Blyth, NE24 4RE · Special · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.6%
- Pupils
- 236
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.8
Gilbert Ward Academy
Blyth, NE24 2TS · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 26.6%
- Pupils
- 83
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.2
The map
See them as a listEvery school in NE24, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding4
- Good12
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every NE24 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
NE24 has 23 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in NE24
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about NE24
Nearby areas
How many schools are in NE24?
NE24 has 23 schools, including 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in NE24?
The highest-ranked schools in NE24 on Eduscope are Croftway Academy, Horton Grange Primary School, Malvin's Close Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in NE24?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 23 schools in NE24 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.