- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
14 first choices, 13 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 102
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.0
Schools in NE66
A postcode district in Northumberland
- Postcode district
- 14 schools and nurseries
In short: NE66 is a postcode district in Northumberland with 10 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 3 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1410 primary · 2 secondary · 3 nurseries
Top-rated
All NE66 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in NE66
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 NE66
10 in NE66, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
43 first choices, 43 offers made
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 383
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
23 first choices, 24 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 197
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.3
Top Secondary Schools in NE66
2 in NE66, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results below the England average.
189 first choices, 188 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 1,276
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Nurseries in NE66
3 in NE66, highest Ofsted grade first
Shilbottle Friendly Frog Pre-School
Alnwick, NE66 2XQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Apple Blossom Day Nursery
Alnwick, NE66 1LT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
RAFA Kidz Boulmer
Alnwick, NE66 3JN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in NE66
2 in NE66, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results below the England average.
189 first choices, 188 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 1,276
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Barndale School
Alnwick, NE66 1DQ · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.1%
- Pupils
- 110
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.9
Special Schools in NE66
1 in NE66. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Barndale School
Alnwick, NE66 1DQ · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.1%
- Pupils
- 110
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.9
The map
See them as a listEvery school in NE66, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good11
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet1
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 NE66 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
NE66 has 14 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 NE66
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 NE66
Nearby areas
How many schools are in NE66?
NE66 has 14 schools, including 10 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 3 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in NE66?
The highest-ranked schools in NE66 on Eduscope are Hipsburn Primary School, Swansfield Park Primary School, St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick. 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 NE66?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 14 schools in NE66 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.