Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford

Voluntary aided school•Primary•Ages 4-10•Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2QA

4.3out of 5

Ofsted

Official inspection reports and grades

School inspection

Inspected 15 May 2024

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Previous inspections

6 February 2019Full inspectionGood
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9 June 2017Monitoring visit
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1 November 2016Full inspectionRequires Improvement
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Catchment area

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Pupils and staff

Pupils

Pupils: 52
Capacity: 75
Girls / boys: 40% / 60%
Free school meals: 17%

Staff

Teachers (FTE): 3.2
Teaching assistants (FTE): 2.1
Leadership (FTE): 1
Part-time teachers: 75%

School workforce census, 2025/26.

Parent View

Ofsted’s survey of parents at this school

88%

of parents would recommend this school to another parent

24 responses up to 7 April 2025 · 52% response rate

Strongly agree
Agree
Don’t know
Disagree
Strongly disagree

My child is happy at this school.
96% agree
My child feels safe at this school.
96% agree
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
83% agree
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
75% agree
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
92% agree

Questions about Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford

What is Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford's Ofsted rating?

Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford's last overall grade from Ofsted was Good, on 6 February 2019. Ofsted inspected it again on 15 May 2024 without giving a new overall grade.

How do I apply for a place at Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford?

Apply through the council where you live by 15 January for a Reception place starting that September. Children start Reception in the September after their fourth birthday. You can usually list between 3 and 6 schools in order of preference, and offers are sent on 16 April, or the next working day. As a Church of England school it may also ask for a supplementary form, and its admissions policy says whether it does.

Does living near Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford guarantee a place?

No. Distance only counts when Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford has more applicants than places. Then its admission criteria, set by its governing body, decide who is offered a place first. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance or a catchment area. As a Church of England school, it can give priority to children on grounds of faith. How far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.

How many pupils are at Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford?

Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford had 52 pupils aged 4 to 10 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 75. It is a mixed school.

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