Allendale Primary School
Allendale, NE47 9PS · Northumberland · primary school
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38th of 60 primary schools in Northumberland we can score, 127 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,318 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4/10 among them, against 2.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Allendale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4 out of 10 among them, against 2.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gymnastics, Eco, Multiskills, Racquet Sports, Netball, History, Peer Mentor's Wellbeing, and Table Tennis clubs. The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Recent residential trips include Wastwater and Ford Castle.
Getting in
The published school roll is 126 pupils against a stated capacity of 154. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the current 47.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve results in the coming year? How does the Peer Mentor's Wellbeing Club operate in practice?
What Ofsted said about Allendale Primary School
Overview
Allendale Primary School is described as a "good school" that serves as a "heart of the community" with a "warm, welcoming and inclusive atmosphere." The report highlights an "ambitious curriculum" and strong pupil behaviour, noting that students are "focused in lessons the vast majority of the time."
Strengths
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "fully included in all aspects of school life" with effective support.
- There is a "sharp focus on the teaching of reading and phonics," ensuring the "vast majority of pupils become fluent and confident readers."
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils taught strategies to "regulate their behaviour," resulting in "very few behavioural incidents."
- Children in Reception get off to a "strong start," with staff quickly identifying those needing support with speech and language.
- Governors "perform their duties well," holding leaders to account while supporting the school’s strategic direction.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must clarify the "precise content" pupils need to know in some foundation subjects, ensuring knowledge is linked and revisited step-by-step.
- In some subjects, "specific knowledge is not clearly linked," offering too few opportunities for pupils to revisit previous learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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