Mowbray Primary School
Choppington, NE62 5HQ · Northumberland · primary school
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45th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.0/10 against 2,414 of them, against 2.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 41.0 · 9 | 62% | 0.54 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mowbray Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming and attend a residential trip to High Borrans. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 238 pupils against a stated capacity of 320. 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 who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific activities are included in the High Borrans residential trip? How does the breakfast club operate for families who need early drop-off?
What Ofsted said about Mowbray Primary School
Overview
Mowbray Primary School is described as a “nurturing environment where pupils thrive,” with leaders demonstrating a clear determination for all pupils to achieve well. The report highlights exceptional character development and behaviour, noting that the school has made significant progress in addressing previous weaknesses in the curriculum and early years provision.
Strengths
- Pupils display “exceptional” character development, showing high levels of respect, self-control, and motivation to achieve.
- Behaviour and attitudes are rated Outstanding, with pupils behaving “exceptionally well” and benefiting from consistent routines.
- Personal development is rated Outstanding, offering a “rich set of experiences” that help pupils celebrate diversity and develop leadership skills.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who “achieve well from their starting points.”
- Attendance has improved significantly due to new systems and strong relationships built with parents and carers.
Areas to improve
- Expectations for writing in some foundation subjects are not as high as in English, meaning pupils do not consistently apply grammar, punctuation, and spelling knowledge well enough.
- The school should ensure writing expectations are clear and implemented across the school to support pupils in writing “fluently and clearly.”
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 | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 35% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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