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Schools in Prudhoe

A town in Northumberland

  • Town
  • 7 schools and nurseries
  • 923 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky
  • Schools and nurseries74 primary · 1 secondary · 2 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1161%England 62%
  • Free school meals, primary27%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school12%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Prudhoe

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.

All Prudhoe primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Prudhoe

4 mainstream schools in Prudhoe, best first

Highfield Middle School

Prudhoe, NE42 6EY · Academy · Middle · Ages 9 to 13

  • 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
View school Highfield Middle School

Top Secondary Schools in Prudhoe

1 mainstream schools in Prudhoe, best first

Highfield Middle School

Prudhoe, NE42 6EY · Academy · Middle · Ages 9 to 13

  • 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
View school Highfield Middle School

Nurseries in Prudhoe

2 in Prudhoe, highest Ofsted grade first

The map

Every school in Prudhoe, 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.

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St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe, GoodAdderlane Academy, GoodPrudhoe West Academy, Strong standard in every areaHighfield Middle School, GoodPrudhoe Castle First School, Good in every areaMy Little Kingdom, GoodHigh Hopes Day Nursery LTD, Good
  • Good5
  • 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 Prudhoe school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Prudhoe's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Prudhoe by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Prudhoe vs England

How good are Prudhoe's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Prudhoe

PrudhoeEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    61%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    12%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    27%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Prudhoe in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
61% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
12% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Prudhoe has 7 schools and nurseries.

There are 13% fewer pupils than in 2018.

27% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Prudhoe's state schools each January.

Down 13% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Prudhoe27%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Prudhoe

How many schools are in Prudhoe?

Prudhoe has 7 schools, including 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 2 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Prudhoe?

The highest-ranked schools in Prudhoe on Eduscope are St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe, Highfield Middle 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.

What percentage of schools in Prudhoe are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Prudhoe hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Prudhoe perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Prudhoe, 61% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Prudhoe?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Prudhoe is 19.0:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Prudhoe schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Prudhoe is 12.2%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Prudhoe?

There are 923 pupils enrolled across schools in Prudhoe, with 558 in primary and 365 in secondary. 27.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Prudhoe?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in Prudhoe 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.

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