Farne is an average-sized primary school. Almost all pupils are of White British heritage and speak English as their first language. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils supported by the pupil premium is well above average. (The pupil premium is additional funding for those pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals and those who are looked after by the local authority.) The proportion of pupils who are disabled or who have statements of special educational needs is above average. The school meets the government’s current floor standard, which are the minimum expectations for attainment and progress in English and mathematics. The school has early years provision in a Reception class and a part-time Nursery. There is a part-time facility, Pufflings, for children aged three. This is inspected separately by Ofsted. Since the previous inspection there have been significant changes in staffing. This includes the headteacher who took up his post in September 2014. With effect from September 2013, Farne Primary School became one of the eight schools forming the Newcastle North West Learning Trust, who have various local business partners. The governing body has undergone significant changes, including the appointment of a Chair of Governors and the addition of experienced members from other local schools, through the school’s Trust membership.