Is Horton Grange Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 20 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 12th of 118 primary schools in Northumberland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Horton Grange Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 79% of pupils at Horton Grange Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Horton Grange Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Horton Grange Primary 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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Horton Grange Primary School

Cowpen Road, Blyth, NE24 4RE

Local ranking12th of 118 primary schools in Northumberland

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

630

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 June 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 79.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 89.0%
Maths (Expected): 85.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 82.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 61

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 547
Boys: 277 (50%)
Girls: 273 (50%)
Capacity: 630 (87% full)
SEND: 17.9%
FSM Eligible: 36.3%
EAL: 2.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.7%
SEN Support: 14.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 26.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,659/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 18.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.1%
Mixed Other: 1.6%
White Other: 1.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%
Other: 0.9%
Asian Other: 0.7%
Black African: 0.7%
Asian Indian: 0.6%

92.1%

White British

1.6%

Mixed Other

1.3%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01670353503

admin@blythhortongrange.co.uk

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Cowpen Road

Blyth, North East

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Administrative

URN: 122254
UKPRN: 10077642
Establishment No.: 2397

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