Grange First School
Foundation first school for ages 3-9, rated Good by Ofsted since 2006. Forest School programme, OPAL outdoor play, and part of the Gosforth Schools Trust.
About Grange First School
Grange First School on Norham Road, Gosforth, NE3 2NP, is a foundation first school serving children aged 3 to 9, with an attached nursery offering places from age 3. It has been a trusted choice for generations of local families and has maintained a Good rating from Ofsted since 2006, most recently confirmed in January 2022, reflecting stable leadership and a clear sense of identity. The school is known for its Forest School programme, which takes learning outdoors and gives children hands-on experience with nature, risk-taking and problem-solving, and its OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) initiative, which makes playtime as valuable as classroom time. Part of the Gosforth Schools Trust, it feeds into Gosforth Central Middle School. The head teacher is Mrs Clare Clougher; contact the school on 0191 285 2954.
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