Our last Ofsted inspection was in April 2025.

The inspection was ungraded – meaning the school maintains its previous “Good” grading.

Inspectors shared that Corbridge First School is “a happy and welcoming place” where “pupils work hard, enjoy their learning and typically achieve well” – which was a delight to read!

Inspectors also concluded:

• The school has a “comprehensive” curriculum which is “ambitious for pupils” in particular “nurturing a love of reading for all pupils”

• “High expectations for pupil’s learning and wellbeing are shared by all”.

• The school “helps prepare pupils well for life beyond school” and encourages them to be “active and positive citizens in their community”

• Pupils with special educational needs or disabilities are “well supported” and “parents and carers appreciate the support they and their children receive”.

• Staff are “proud to work at the school”.

• Pupils receive “the support they need, when they need it” and are proud of the schools “Strong Christian values and nurturing ethos”.

• “Pupils flourish here” and praised the school for the “harmonious atmosphere, which permeates all areas”.

A lot of schools dread Ofsted but we were actually disappointed to only get an ungraded expectation as we thought we had a strong chance of achieving ‘outstanding’ – but the feedback from inspectors places us in an even stronger position to reach that next time.

I was overjoyed to see inspectors recognise that pupil voice is ‘at the heart of the school’s ethos.’ That’s key to what we’re trying to achieve at Corbridge – so I was delighted that this was obvious to inspectors as soon as they stepped through the door. On a personal level, it means the world to me that the inspectors immediately recognised the respect and kindness our children show every day and the effort we make to develop their character and awareness of the world around them – and beyond!

I’d like to thank all the staff and governors for their outstanding efforts and our parents for all their support.

Co-Chairs of the Governing Body, Elisabeth Charman and Gayle Baty, are equally as delighted. They comment: "The outcome of the Ofsted inspection confirms what we knew about Corbridge being an excellent school, giving children the best possible start to their education. This takes hard work by a lot of people and we are proud to thank all staff, governors, parents and the children for working so hard to make Corbridge so special. We are thrilled!"