What did Ofsted judge Wylam First School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Wylam First School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Wylam First School?

Wylam First School has 131 pupils on roll.

What ages does Wylam First School take?

Wylam First School admits pupils aged 3 to 9.

Where is Wylam First School located?

Wylam First School is located in Wylam, NE41 8EH, Northumberland.

How do I apply to Wylam First School?

Wylam First School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Wylam First School?

When Wylam First School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — ‘Looked after’ children or ‘previously looked after’ children i.e. children who were previously looked after but ceased to be because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order (formerly a residence order) or a special guardianship order) and including children previously in state care outside of England who have ceased to be in that state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Residence in the school's catchment area — Children with a normal home address in the school’s catchment area, on whose behalf firm evidence is presented that they will be living in the catchment area by the appropriate admissions date. The school’s catchment area as defined by Cheviot Learning Trust available on the Northumberland County Council “school catchment area digital maps”; 3. Sibling link — Siblings. Children who have an older brother or sister who already attends Wylam First School and who are still expected to be on roll at the school on the admission date, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Wylam First School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.1% of pupils at Wylam First School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Wylam First School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — ‘Looked after’ children or ‘previously looked after’ children i.e. children who were previously looked after but ceased to be because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order (formerly a residence order) or a special guardianship order) and including children previously in state care outside of England who have ceased to be in that state care as a result of being adopted.
2Residence in the school's catchment area — Children with a normal home address in the school’s catchment area, on whose behalf firm evidence is presented that they will be living in the catchment area by the appropriate admissions date. The school’s catchment area as defined by Cheviot Learning Trust available on the Northumberland County Council “school catchment area digital maps”.
3Sibling link — Siblings. Children who have an older brother or sister who already attends Wylam First School and who are still expected to be on roll at the school on the admission date.
4Any other children — Other children

Transcribed verbatim from Northumberland County Council's Admissions Handbook for First and Primary Schools 2026-27, which reproduces the determined admission policy of each voluntary aided, foundation, trust and academy school. A child with an Education, Health and Care Plan naming the school is admitted first; that is not an oversubscription criterion. Section: 'Wylam First School' (handbook page 66).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Wylam First School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Wylam First School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Wylam First School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Wylam First School?: Wylam First School has 131 pupils on roll.
What ages does Wylam First School take?: Wylam First School admits pupils aged 3 to 9.
Where is Wylam First School located?: Wylam First School is located in Wylam, NE41 8EH, Northumberland.
How do I apply to Wylam First School?: Wylam First School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Wylam First School?: When Wylam First School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — ‘Looked after’ children or ‘previously looked after’ children i.e. children who were previously looked after but ceased to be because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order (formerly a residence order) or a special guardianship order) and including children previously in state care outside of England who have ceased to be in that state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Residence in the school's catchment area — Children with a normal home address in the school’s catchment area, on whose behalf firm evidence is presented that they will be living in the catchment area by the appropriate admissions date. The school’s catchment area as defined by Cheviot Learning Trust available on the Northumberland County Council “school catchment area digital maps”; 3. Sibling link — Siblings. Children who have an older brother or sister who already attends Wylam First School and who are still expected to be on roll at the school on the admission date, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Wylam First School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.1% of pupils at Wylam First School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Wylam First School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — ‘Looked after’ children or ‘previously looked after’ children i.e. children who were previously looked after but ceased to be because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order (formerly a residence order) or a special guardianship order) and including children previously in state care outside of England who have ceased to be in that state care as a result of being adopted.
2Residence in the school's catchment area — Children with a normal home address in the school’s catchment area, on whose behalf firm evidence is presented that they will be living in the catchment area by the appropriate admissions date. The school’s catchment area as defined by Cheviot Learning Trust available on the Northumberland County Council “school catchment area digital maps”.
3Sibling link — Siblings. Children who have an older brother or sister who already attends Wylam First School and who are still expected to be on roll at the school on the admission date.
4Any other children — Other children

Wylam First School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Wylam First School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Wylam First School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Wylam First School?: Wylam First School has 131 pupils on roll.
What ages does Wylam First School take?: Wylam First School admits pupils aged 3 to 9.
Where is Wylam First School located?: Wylam First School is located in Wylam, NE41 8EH, Northumberland.
How do I apply to Wylam First School?: Wylam First School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Wylam First School?: When Wylam First School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — ‘Looked after’ children or ‘previously looked after’ children i.e. children who were previously looked after but ceased to be because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order (formerly a residence order) or a special guardianship order) and including children previously in state care outside of England who have ceased to be in that state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Residence in the school's catchment area — Children with a normal home address in the school’s catchment area, on whose behalf firm evidence is presented that they will be living in the catchment area by the appropriate admissions date. The school’s catchment area as defined by Cheviot Learning Trust available on the Northumberland County Council “school catchment area digital maps”; 3. Sibling link — Siblings. Children who have an older brother or sister who already attends Wylam First School and who are still expected to be on roll at the school on the admission date, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Wylam First School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.1% of pupils at Wylam First School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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