Horton Grange Primary School, Blyth
Horton Grange Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Blyth. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 9 schools in Blyth with published results, and 4,602nd of 14,452 across England. It was 73% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Northumberland (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Horton Grange Primary School in detail
Horton Grange Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Horton Grange Primary School! I am delighted and proud to be Head Teacher at Horton Grange after having worked as Deputy Headteacher for a significant period of time and being part of the amazing journey that this school has been on. There is something special about Horton Grange - we’re proud of our school and our achievements!"
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Horton Grange Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Northumberland and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (83% in reading, 79% in maths).
Getting a place at Horton Grange Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 72 families put Horton Grange Primary School as their first choice and 92 named it as one of their preferences, for 72 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Horton Grange Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Horton Grange Primary School are Morpeth Road Academy (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 76% maths); Stead Lane Primary School (1 mile, Good, 64% reading, 68% maths); Malvin's Close Academy (1.1 miles, Outstanding, 79% reading, 79% maths); and Bedlington Station Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 54% reading, 71% maths).
Horton Grange Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Morpeth Road AcademyStead Lane Primary SchoolMalvin's Close AcademyBedlington Station Primary School
Who goes there
2.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Blyth Bebside Rail Station, about 450 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bebside Middle School (outside), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 101 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Northumberland (44), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Horton Grange Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Horton Grange Primary School are The Blyth Academy (0.3 miles), Bedlington Academy (0.8 miles) and Bede Academy (1.4 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
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 Outstanding at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
30.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 79% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 75% to 89% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.1
Avg class size
24.9
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
21
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Horton Grange Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Horton Grange Primary School is in Northumberland; for families living there:
Apply to Northumberland for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 20
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 17 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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 Horton Grange Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
462 pupils
630 places
168 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Blyth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Blyth
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(13)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
91
SEN Support
24
EHC Plans
20.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
550
Total Pupils
277
Boys
273
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
28
Teachers
19.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,502
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,447
Per pupil
£2875k
Total funding
£235k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.9%
Overall absence
18.6%
Persistent absence
414
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Horton Grange Primary School
Questions parents ask about Horton Grange Primary School
What are SATs results like at Horton Grange Primary School?
Of the pupils at Horton Grange Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Horton Grange Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Horton Grange Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2014 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Horton Grange Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Horton Grange Primary 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 Horton Grange Primary School?
Horton Grange Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 73% of its 630 places.
How big are the classes at Horton Grange Primary School?
Classes at Horton Grange Primary School average 25.1 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Horton Grange Primary School?
Horton Grange Primary School has around 550 pupils on roll. 30% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Horton Grange Primary School?
5.9% of sessions were missed at Horton Grange Primary School in 2024/25. 18.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Horton Grange Primary School?
Apply through Northumberland's coordinated admissions process, naming Horton Grange Primary 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 Horton Grange Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 17 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Northumberland is 3 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Horton Grange Primary School?
Horton Grange Primary School is at Cowpen Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)