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Choppington Primary School

Eastgate, Choppington, NE62 5RR
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Choppington Primary School
Choppington, NE62 5RR
111 Pupils
120 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
76.40% FSM %
57 Boys
54 Girls
About Choppington Primary School

Choppington Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 2–11 based in Northumberland, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 111 pupils on roll. School capacity: 120. Current headteacher: Richard Smith.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Northumberland or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Northumberland
Region North East
Administrative District Northumberland
Parliamentary Constituency Blyth and Ashington
Ward Choppington & Hepscott
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077644
URN 122180
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Kieran Ball Chair of Governors 09/07/2023 05/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Niall Piper Chair of Governors 06/02/2026 26/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Marc Cavens Governor 16/10/2023 15/10/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Colum Donaghy Governor 19/09/2023 31/12/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Lyn Horton Governor 22/10/2024 21/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Rev Terry Moat Governor 08/09/2014 16/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Niall Piper Governor 27/02/2023 06/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sharna Rose-Cook Governor 25/06/2024 24/06/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Richard Smith Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Donna Stephenson Governor 08/09/2014 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Carly Thompson Governor 08/11/2019 15/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Cleaswell Hill School
1.14 km • Choppington
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Mowbray Primary School
1.16 km • Choppington
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Ringway Primary School
1.77 km • Choppington
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Meadowdale Academy
1.9 km • Bedlington
Other
Stakeford Primary School
2.12 km • Choppington
Other
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
2.18 km • Bedlington
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Frequently Asked Questions
Choppington Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Choppington, Northumberland.
Choppington Primary School has 111 pupils, with a capacity of 120.
Choppington Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Choppington Primary School is Mr Richard Smith.
Choppington Primary School is at Eastgate, Choppington, NE62 5RR, in the Northumberland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Choppington Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Choppington Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Richard Smith
Eastgate, Choppington, NE62 5RR
01670823197
www.choppington.northumberland.sch.uk/
Location
NE62 5RR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 122180
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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