 This school caters for pupils aged 3-9 years and is larger than the average-sized primary school.  Almost all pupils are of White British heritage.  The proportion of disadvantaged pupils for whom the pupil premium provides support is lower than the national average. The pupil premium is additional government funding provided for those pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals and those children who are looked after by the local authority.  The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs is below the national average.  Children in the early years attend either Reception class full time or Nursery on a part-time basis in morning or afternoon sessions.  A new headteacher was appointed to the school in April 2014. At the time of inspection, due to the headteacher’s maternity leave, the deputy headteacher was in post as acting headteacher.  An on-site community leisure facility operates in partnership with the school and provides a range of sporting opportunities for children and families.  The school is a partner in the Tyne Valley Teaching Schools’ Alliance. This alliance provides professional development for trainee and qualified teachers.  There is an on-site childcare facility, Our Kids Club, which is managed by a private provider. It has been subject to its own inspection and the inspection report can be found at http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk.