Kielder Primary School and Nursery is a mainstream primary school in Hexham, Northumberland, for children aged 2 to 11. In January 2026, 3 of its 10 pupils (30%) were getting SEN support and 1 (10%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 2–11
- 10 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Northumberland.
30% get SEN support
3 of 10 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
10% have an EHC plan
1 of 10 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 10 (places for 75)
- Headteacher
- Mr Lee Williscroft-Ferris
- Free school meals
- 50% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Northumberland
- School reference (URN)
- 122233
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Northumberland council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, June 2026: Expected standard in 3 of 7 areas
Inspected in June 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: Some aspects not as strong (ungraded inspection, December 2024).
Contact and getting there
Kielder, Hexham, NE48 1HQ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Kirby Moor School Independent · Ages 7–18 · Ofsted: Good 21 miles
- William Howard School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 21 miles
- James Rennie School Special school · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 26 miles
- Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–7 · Ofsted: Good 26 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Greenhaugh Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 23.1%, EHC plans 7.7% 11 miles
- Bewcastle School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 15.8%, EHC plans 5.3% 12 miles
- Bellingham Middle School and Sports College Middle · Ages 9–13 · SEN support 19.6%, EHC plans 10.9% 15 miles
All mainstream schools in Northumberland SEND schools in Northumberland
Questions about Kielder Primary School and Nursery
How many pupils at Kielder Primary School and Nursery have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 3 of the 10 pupils (30%) were getting SEN support and 1 (10%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Kielder Primary School and Nursery?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Kielder Primary School and Nursery?
Through Northumberland council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Kielder Primary School and Nursery?
You can ask for Kielder Primary School and Nursery to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Kielder Primary School and Nursery have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is William Howard School, about 21 miles away.
Where is Kielder Primary School and Nursery?
Kielder, Hexham, NE48 1HQ, in Northumberland.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.