Mickley First School, Stocksfield

In its own words: "At Mickley First School, our aim is to ensure every child has the best opportunities to reach their full potential. We want our pupils to develop independence, a love of learning and the confidence to succeed. We are proud to be a small school with big ambitions , where every child is known, valued and supported to thrive."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of Mickley First School, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you. We are very proud of our wonderful school community and look forward to working with you on your child’s journey through our lovely school. We provide ourselves on being “A small school, with big ambitions”."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care until 5:30pm.

For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Mickley First School as their first choice and 21 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 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 Mickley First School are Broomley First School (1 mile, Good); Prudhoe Castle First School (1 mile, Good); Ovingham Church of England First School (1.1 miles, Good); and Prudhoe West Academy (1.3 miles, Good).

Mickley 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.

4.9% 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, 9 pupils (14.8%) received SEN support and 4 (6.6%) 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.

Mickley First School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 8 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Railway station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Crossroads (eb), 200 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 27 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Northumberland (44).

Mickley First School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Mickley First School are Ovingham Middle School (1 mile), Highfield Middle School (1.3 miles) and Prudhoe Community High School (1.5 miles).