Otterburn Primary School
, NE19 1JF · Northumberland · primary school
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56th 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 — 0.1/10 against 3,893 of them, against 0.5/10 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) 2023/24 | 22.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.05 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 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.
Otterburn Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 22.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 6%. 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join art clubs, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 46 pupils against a stated capacity of 75. 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 take place during the art clubs?
What Ofsted said about Otterburn Primary School
Overview
Otterburn Primary School is described as a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe, respected, and proud of their achievements. Leaders have successfully stabilised the school following a period of turbulence, fostering positive staff morale and securing significant improvements in English and mathematics. The report highlights a happy atmosphere where pupils aspire to great things and behave well.
Strengths
- Pupils display a "competitive edge" and take pride in their work, with behaviour described as "good" and bullying as rare.
- The phonics curriculum is taught effectively, helping pupils to "read and understand these books with confidence" and become fluent readers.
- Leaders have developed an effective curriculum in most subjects, ensuring knowledge "builds progressively" and teachers are clear about sequencing.
- Staff have "high aspirations" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, providing necessary adaptations within the same curriculum.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with staff trained to spot concerns and secure help for families "without delay."
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is "not yet sufficiently well planned and sequenced in some curriculum subjects," where main ideas lack clarity and pupils struggle to connect learning.
- Children in the early years have "too limited opportunities for physical development," hindering the growth of their fine and gross motor skills, particularly outdoors.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff are well-trained to identify concerns and that pupils learn how to stay safe online and in relationships.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 25% |
| 2023/24 | 22% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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