Ringway Primary School
Choppington, NE62 5YP · Northumberland · primary school
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14th 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 — 7.6/10 against 3,161 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ringway Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 17.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 189 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Ringway Primary School
Overview
Pupils receive a "good education" that effectively prepares them for secondary school, with a curriculum balancing academic learning and personal development. The school fosters high aspirations and strong community values, resulting in pupils who are safe, well-cared for, and proud of their school.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "precisely planned" in key areas like mathematics and languages, helping pupils secure knowledge in their "long-term memory".
- Reading is "well taught", with staff prioritising phonics and providing effective support for pupils needing extra help.
- Staff provide "effective support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, swiftly identifying additional needs and checking understanding.
- Behaviour is "calm" and pupils are "attentive in lessons", with bullying described as "extremely rare".
- Leaders and governors are "impressive", maintaining strong oversight and addressing previous inspection priorities effectively.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure curriculum plans in a "small minority of subjects" clearly identify key concepts so pupils build "sophisticated" disciplinary knowledge.
- The school should redesign the delivery of subjects not taught continuously, such as history, to help pupils "embed key knowledge" in long-term memory.
- Provision for spiritual development needs strengthening to ensure pupils have a "secure understanding" of different religions and faiths.
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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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