- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
13 first choices, 13 offers made
Met the standard at 1194%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.0%
- Pupils
- 144
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.6
Schools in NE42
A postcode district in Northumberland
- Postcode district
- 11 schools and nurseries
In short: NE42 is a postcode district in Northumberland with 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 3 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries117 primary · 3 secondary · 3 nurseries
Top-rated
All NE42 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in NE42
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 NE42
7 in NE42, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 344
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
Met the standard at 1155%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 365
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
Top Secondary Schools in NE42
3 in NE42, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 344
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
172 first choices, 172 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.1%
- Pupils
- 680
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
Met the standard at 1155%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 365
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
Nurseries in NE42
3 in NE42, highest Ofsted grade first
High Hopes Day Nursery LTD
Prudhoe, NE42 5FT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
My Little Kingdom
Prudhoe, NE42 5FW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Ovingham & District Under 5s
Ovingham, NE42 6DE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in NE42
1 in NE42, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
172 first choices, 172 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.1%
- Pupils
- 680
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.5
The map
See them as a listEvery school in NE42, 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.
- Good9
- Not graded yet2
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 NE42 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
NE42 has 11 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 NE42
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 NE42
Nearby areas
How many schools are in NE42?
NE42 has 11 schools, including 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 3 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in NE42?
The highest-ranked schools in NE42 on Eduscope are St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe, Ovingham Middle School, Prudhoe Community High School. 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 NE42?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in NE42 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.