Broomley First School, Stocksfield

In its own words: "Broomley is a very popular village school for 4-9 year olds located in Stocksfield, Northumberland. The school is set within a beautiful Victorian building which is over 100 years old. We have a large playground, garden area, fire pit for Outdoor learning activities and access to the sports fields at Stocksfield Cricket club, which is right next door to school."

The school runs after-school care.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Broomley First School as their first choice and 33 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Broomley First School are Mickley First School (1 mile, Good); Ovingham Church of England First School (1.9 miles, Good); Prudhoe Castle First School (2 miles, Good); and Prudhoe West Academy (2.3 miles, Good).

Broomley First School is one of 18 schools run by Cheviot Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

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.

In 2026, 17 pupils (17.2%) received SEN support and 1 (1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Broomley First School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Railway station, about 380 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Broomley First School (outside), 60 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Broomley First School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 9 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Northumberland (44).

In 2024/25, Broomley First School issued 2 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.