Choppington Primary School
Choppington, NE62 5RR · Northumberland · primary school
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43rd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.8/10 against 130 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 62% | 2.68 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Choppington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a science club and take trips to Pizza Express, the Grace Darling museum, and Brightside. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 109 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific activities take place during the science club?
What Ofsted said about Choppington Primary School
Overview
Choppington Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "happy and enthusiastic" and behave well. The report highlights "significant changes to its curriculum" which have led to a "marked improvement" in pupil achievement compared to the previous year. Leaders and staff maintain "warm and caring" relationships with pupils, fostering a positive environment.
Strengths
- Pupils are "proud of their school" and demonstrate respect for one another and staff.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and effectively identifies skills and knowledge in many subjects, helping pupils build learning successfully.
- Reading is a "high priority," with effective phonics approaches in early years and daily reading for pleasure encouraged for older pupils.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "supported well," with necessary adaptations allowing them to learn alongside peers.
- Behaviour systems are clear, resulting in "calm and focused" classrooms where bullying is rare.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school has not "clearly identified the most important knowledge" pupils need, meaning they may not learn all they should.
- Assessment strategies in a small number of subjects are not yet secure enough to help teachers identify what pupils need to learn next, hindering the building of existing knowledge.
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 | 6% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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