Prudhoe Castle First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Prudhoe, North East NE42 6PN · Northumberland
#518 of 811 primary schools in North East
#10404 of 15,697 nationally
About Prudhoe Castle First School
Prudhoe Castle First School is a academy primary located in Prudhoe, in the Northumberland local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 2–9. In 2025 it enrolled 74 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 38.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 518th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (39th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 74; capacity filled 49.3%.
There are 8 schools in Prudhoe; Prudhoe Castle First School ranks 6th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)26.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Prudhoe Castle First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 74
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 26.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 49.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Prudhoe Castle First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Prudhoe West Academy
Prudhoe · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
233 students · 517 m away
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
Prudhoe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
144 students · 651 m away
Highfield Middle School
Prudhoe · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
365 students · 660 m away
Ovingham Church of England First School
Prudhoe · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
107 students · 737 m away
Ovingham Middle School
Prudhoe · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
344 students · 809 m away
Prudhoe Community High School
Prudhoe · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
680 students · 1.1 km away
Adderlane Academy
Prudhoe · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
107 students · 1.6 km away
Mickley First School
Stocksfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
61 students · 1.7 km away
Broomley First School
Stocksfield · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
99 students · 3.2 km away
Wylam First School
Wylam · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
131 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett
Consett · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
75 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor
Stanley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
Middleton-In-Teesdale Academy
Barnard Castle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
73 students
Wilton Primary Academy
Redcar · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
76 students
Shilbottle Primary School
Alnwick · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
71 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Prudhoe Castle First School a good school?
Prudhoe Castle First School has a Success Index (England) of 38.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #518 of 811 in North East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Prudhoe Castle First School rank in North East?
Prudhoe Castle First School ranks #518 of 811 primary schools in North East and #10404 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Prudhoe Castle First School?
Prudhoe Castle First School had 74 students in 2025.
Is Prudhoe Castle First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Prudhoe Castle First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Prudhoe Castle First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Prudhoe Castle First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.