NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School

About NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School

NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Newbiggin-By-the-Sea, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 412 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 24% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 37.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Northumberland →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

412 / 594 (69%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

2 July 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

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

Phone

01670812019

Head Teacher

Sharon Cole

Website

gracedarling.ncea.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School?

NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Newbiggin-By-the-Sea, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School have?

NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School has 412 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024).

How does NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

24% of pupils at NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School is part of NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School?

NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School is located at Central Parkway, Newbiggin-By-the-Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6RT.