NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School, Newbiggin-By-the-Sea

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NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School

Central Parkway, Newbiggin-By-the-Sea, NE64 6RT

A Good-rated primary school in Newbiggin-By-the-Sea where 24% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy converter

Church of England

Pupils

412

Ages

2-11

FSM

46.9%

Capacity

594

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

44.0%

Writing

46.0%

Maths

37.0%

RWM Combined

24.0%

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About NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School

NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School is a primary school in Newbiggin-By-the-Sea, Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 24% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 412 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Central Parkway, Newbiggin-By-the-Sea, NE64 6RT | More schools in Northumberland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2024 — Good
Oct 2022 — Good (predecessor: NCEA Bishop's Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School

What is NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School's latest exam results?

NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 24% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School located?

NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School is a primary school in Newbiggin-By-the-Sea, Northumberland (NE64 6RT).

How many pupils attend NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School?

NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School has around 412 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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