New Delaval Primary School
Blyth, NE24 4DA · Northumberland · primary school
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50th 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 — 1.0/10 against 1,112 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
New Delaval Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% 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%. 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 (1.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 219 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in writing?
What Ofsted said about New Delaval Primary School
Overview
New Delaval Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report highlights that pupils are happy, feel safe, and have formed strong relationships with staff. Following significant changes to teaching methods after poor 2023 outcomes, the school has made positive progress in closing knowledge gaps, particularly in reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘happy at school’ and ‘feel cared for and safe’, enjoying energetic playtimes and socialising well.
- Teachers ‘explain learning’ effectively, helping pupils remember important knowledge and prepare for the next steps in the curriculum.
- The school has ‘high expectations’ for behaviour, with pupils taught to be kind and supported in managing strong emotions.
- Staff have ‘expert knowledge’ to teach phonics consistently well, and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘achieve well’.
- Leaders support staff workload and well-being, while governors ‘fulfil their statutory duties’ and check that actions improve provision.
Areas to improve
- Staff must receive support to ‘implement purposeful checks on pupils learning’ to consistently address misconceptions that limit progression.
- The school should continue to address ‘previous gaps in pupils’ knowledge in foundation subjects’ while implementing the new curriculum.
- Strategies must be continued to further improve attendance, as ‘absence for some pupils remains too high’.
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 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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