Is Scremerston First School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 8 July 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 88th of 118 primary schools in Northumberland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Scremerston First School?

Applications for Reception places at Scremerston First School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Scremerston First School

Scremerston, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2RB

Local ranking88th of 118 primary schools in Northumberland

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 8 July 2025. Figures last updated 2 August 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 8 July 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Early years: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 35
Boys: 19 (50%)
Girls: 19 (50%)
Capacity: 70 (54% full)
SEND: 14.3%
FSM Eligible: 22.9%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.0%
SEN Support: 14.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 9.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 3.7
Budget per Pupil: £13,766/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 100.0%

100.0%

White British

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01289307536

admin@scremerston.northumberland.sch.uk

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Scremerston

Berwick-upon-Tweed, North East

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Administrative

URN: 122248
UKPRN: 10078826
Establishment No.: 2372

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