Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School, Riding Mill
Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 9 in Riding Mill. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. It was 87% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Northumberland (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School in detail
Getting a place at Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School as their first choice and 22 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School are Broomley First School (2.5 miles, Good); Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School (2.6 miles, Good); Slaley First School (3.4 miles, Good); and Mickley First School (3.5 miles, Good).
Broomley First SchoolCorbridge (VA) Church of England First SchoolSlaley First SchoolMickley First School
Who goes there
3.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (91%) and Mixed (8%).
Staffing
Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Railway station, about 330 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wellington (wb), 200 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Northumberland (44).
Suspensions and exclusions
Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
3.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.3
Avg class size
15.0
Infant (KS1)
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Northumberland is 3 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
65 pupils
75 places
10 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Riding Mill
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Riding Mill
Across Northumberland council
Places available
3,735
Applications
2,569
Got 1st preference
96.8%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Northumberland council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
8
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
17.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
64
Total Pupils
41
Boys
23
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
10.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,020
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,126
Per pupil
£490k
Total funding
£5k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
6.8%
Persistent absence
59
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School
What is Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School's Ofsted rating?
Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2009 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School?
No fixed boundary. When Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School is oversubscribed, Northumberland allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School?
Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School was not full in 2025: it ran at 87% of its 75 places.
How big are the classes at Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School?
Classes at Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School average 21.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School?
Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School has around 64 pupils on roll. 3% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School in 2024/25. 6.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School?
Apply through Northumberland's coordinated admissions process, naming Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Northumberland is 3 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School?
Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School is at Church Lane, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6DR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)