NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School
Academy converterPrimaryAges 2–11MixedChurch of England
Central Parkway, Newbiggin-By-the-Sea, NE64 6RT
Headteacher · Mrs Sharon Cole
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Key facts
Pupils372Capacity 594
OfstedGoodInspected 2 July 2024
TrustNorthumberland Church of England Academy Trust
Free school meals42.7%
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 2 July 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Northumberland council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in NorthumberlandNearby schools for the same ages
- NCEA Bishop's Primary School1.0 mi
- NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School1.1 mi
- St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington1.1 mi
- Central Academy1.7 mi
- NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School1.8 mi