Stakeford Primary School, Choppington

In its own words: "At Stakeford Primary School we believe that each individual child is special and deserves to be valued in a happy, secure and caring learning environment. We aim to recognise all children's abilities and attributes, and support them in reaching their full potential, helping them to shine."

In 2025, 42% of Year 6 pupils at Stakeford Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 58% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Northumberland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 72% in reading and 61% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Stakeford Primary School as their first choice and 29 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 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 Stakeford Primary School are NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School (0.7 miles, 83% reading, 83% maths); Ringway Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 70% maths); Mowbray Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 64% reading, 64% maths); and Central Academy (1.2 miles).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Stakeford Primary School.

5.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 68 pupils (42%) received SEN support and 19 (11.7%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Stakeford Primary School had 10 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 Ashington Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dereham Terrace (opposite), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 87 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Northumberland (44), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Stakeford Primary School issued 13 suspensions, 7.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Stakeford Primary School are Ashington Academy (0.9 miles) and NCEA Duke's Secondary School (1.4 miles).