Stamfordham Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Stamfordham Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 69th-highest of the 94 schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with published results, and 9,595th of 14,452 across England. It was 79% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Stamfordham Primary School in detail
Stamfordham Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our school is a happy, inclusive and caring place where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive. At the heart of everything we do are our core values of Resilience, Ambitious and Nurturing ."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care until 5:30pm.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Stamfordham Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 61% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Northumberland and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 60% in reading and 50% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Stamfordham Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Stamfordham Primary School as their first choice and 15 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Stamfordham Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Stamfordham Primary School are Belsay Primary School (4.5 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths); Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (4.5 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths); Wylam First School (5 miles, Good); and Ryton Junior School (6.2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 83% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Stamfordham Primary School.
Belsay Primary SchoolHeddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolWylam First SchoolRyton Junior School
Who goes there
10.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 5 pupils (6%) received SEN support and 2 (2.4%) 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.
Staffing
Stamfordham Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Stamfordham Primary School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Grange Road (sb), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Northumberland (44).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Stamfordham Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 3.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils and their families love this small, community school. From the moment they arrive, pupils grow in confidence. They learn to be considerate of others. Pupils of all ages help each other and enjoy learning together, whether they are making mud pies, serving as school councillors or visiting London.
The youngest children make a great start to their education in the pre-school. Early years staff build exceptionally strong relationships with children and their families. They are quick to identify any barriers to learning. Right from the start, staff adapt their approach to meet children's needs.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Leaders, including governors, have a clear ambition for pupils to be ready for the next stage of their learning. They continually seek to improve the school's academic and pastoral offer. Their focus on early years, reading and mathematics has been particularly effective. Leaders are considerate of staff well-being. Staff feel well supported and are proud to work at the school.
The school's curriculum is broad and sequenced. Staff receive effective training. Their subject knowledge is strong. Pupils have a thorough understanding of their current learning. They enjoy activities such as residential visits, forest school and bee week. However, checks on pupils' learning do not always focus on important subject knowledge. This means that staff do not address some gaps in pupils' knowledge, and consequently some pupils struggle to remember previous learning. Leaders know this. They have plans to strengthen assessment processes.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
10.7%
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 improved from 60% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 50% to 61% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 60% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
16.8
Avg class size
13.5
Infant (KS1)
22.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Stamfordham Primary School
Newsletter 25th September 2026
25 Sep 2026
Newsletter 11th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
Newsletter 3rd July 2026
3 Jul 2026
Newsletter 19th June 2026
19 Jun 2026
Newsletter 15th May 2026
15 May 2026
Newsletter 1st May 2026
1 May 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
79%
Available places
83 pupils
105 places
22 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
5
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
8.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
84
Total Pupils
38
Boys
46
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
14.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,280
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,541
Per pupil
£626k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6%
Overall absence
7.6%
Persistent absence
79
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Stamfordham Primary School
What are SATs results like at Stamfordham Primary School?
Of the pupils at Stamfordham Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 61% did so in maths.
What is Stamfordham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stamfordham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2012 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Stamfordham Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Stamfordham 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 Stamfordham Primary School?
Stamfordham Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 79% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Stamfordham Primary School?
Classes at Stamfordham Primary School average 16.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Stamfordham Primary School?
Stamfordham Primary School has around 84 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Stamfordham Primary School?
3.6% of sessions were missed at Stamfordham Primary School in 2024/25. 7.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Stamfordham Primary School?
Apply through Northumberland's coordinated admissions process, naming Stamfordham 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 Stamfordham Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Northumberland is 3 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Stamfordham Primary School?
Stamfordham Primary School is at Stamfordham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE18 0NA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)