NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School, Newbiggin-By-the-Sea
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
42.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 59% to 44%. Maths has declined from 43% to 37%. Writing has declined from 59% to 46%.
Class Sizes
21.4
Avg class size
24.2
Infant (KS1)
24.5
KS2
18
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
63%
Available places
372 pupils
594 capacity
222 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Newbiggin-By-the-Sea
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newbiggin-By-the-Sea
Admissions Demand - Northumberland
Places available
3,779
Applications
2,591
Got 1st preference
96.6%
Got preferred school
99.9%
Primary admissions across Northumberland (2025/26)
Inspection History(101)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.89528%
Overall absence
21.63934%
Persistent absence
305
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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