Compare Hipsburn Primary School and Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School and Whittingham Church of England Primary School

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Hipsburn Primary School (Primary) in Alnwick; Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Alnwick; Whittingham Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Alnwick — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Hipsburn Primary School, Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School and Whittingham Church of England Primary School. They are primary phase and community school, academy converter and voluntary controlled school type located around Alnwick, Northumberland. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Hipsburn Primary School), published Dec 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Hipsburn Primary School (Dec 2023). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 300, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–30–35%; all within the NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Hipsburn Primary School NE66 3PX	Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School NE66 1DJ	Whittingham Church of England Primary School NE66 4UP
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3PX	Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1DJ	Alnwick Northumberland NE66 4UP
Latest Ofsted	2 14 Dec 2023	2 22 Dec 2022	2 26 Mar 2014
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	150	210	105
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Northumberland (929)	NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST	Northumberland (929)
Website	www.hipsburn.northumberland.sch.uk	www.harryhotspur.ncea.org.uk	www.whittinghamprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone	01665830210	01665602850	01665574222
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Hipsburn Primary School

NE66 3PX

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 3PX
Ofsted: 2 14 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Northumberland (929)
Website: www.hipsburn.northumberland.sch.uk
Telephone: 01665830210

Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School

NE66 1DJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1DJ
Ofsted: 2 22 Dec 2022
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.harryhotspur.ncea.org.uk
Telephone: 01665602850

Whittingham Church of England Primary School

NE66 4UP

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 4UP
Ofsted: 2 26 Mar 2014
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Northumberland (929)
Website: www.whittinghamprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01665574222

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.