Ofsted school ratings in Northumberland
In Northumberland (North East), 75 of 83 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 90.4%. That is 3.2 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 90.4%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 8
- Good
- 67
- Requires improvement
- 8
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 83
- rank 61/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Northumberland (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Northumberland | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 8 | 9.6% |
| Good | 67 | 80.7% |
| Requires improvement | 8 | 9.6% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Northumberland
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 7 | 50 | 4 | 0 | 93.4% |
| Secondary | 1 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 76.5% |
| Special | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
More about Northumberland
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Portsmouth90.9%
- Torbay90.9%
- Westmorland and Furness90.7%
- Worcestershire90.4%
- Kent90.2%
- Kingston upon Hull90.0%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Northumberland are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 75 of 83 graded state-funded schools in Northumberland hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 90.4%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Northumberland have?
- Northumberland has 8 schools rated Outstanding and 67 rated Good, out of 83 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Northumberland?
- No state-funded school in Northumberland currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 8 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Northumberland?
- By phase in Northumberland: 93.4% of 61 primary schools; 76.5% of 17 secondary schools; 100.0% of 4 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Northumberland compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Northumberland ranks 61 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 90.4% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.