Local area: Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton
Local authority: Northumberland
Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton in Northumberland Early years summary
Summary
Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton (E02005722) is part of Northumberland local authority (view on map). Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton has an approximate population of 10,000 people, of which 5.7% are children 5 years old and under. It is classified as "smaller rural: nearer to a major town or city".
Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton neighbours Wideopen & Seaton Burn, Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland, Rothbury & Longframlington, Cramlington Town & Beaconhill, Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston, Morpeth North & Pegswood, Morpeth Central & East, Morpeth South & West, Ponteland, Darras Hall, Stamfordham & Heddon, Bellingham, Otterburn & Redesdale, Guide Post & Stakeford, Bedlington Town, Newcastle Great Park & Dinnington, and Ashington West & South.
Headlines for early years in Northumberland
The data below is only available at local authority level
- 8.7% of pupils are in receipt of the early years pupil premium in Northumberland compared to 5.1% nationally. This places it among the top 10% of areas with pupils receiving the pupil premium
- 1.2% of pupils under 1 are classed as 'children looked after' in Northumberland compared to 0.6% nationally. This places it in the top 10% of areas with 'children looked after' in this age group
- 6.8% of pupils are receiving SEN support in state-funded settings in Northumberland compared to 4.5% nationally. This places it among the top 10% of areas with pupils receiving support
- 2.1% of pupils in state-funded settings in Northumberland have an EHC plan compared to 1.4% nationally. This places it among the top 10% of areas with pupils that have an EHC plan in state-funded settings
- 2.3% of pupils in Northumberland have been issued an EHC plan from their local authority compared to 1.6% nationally. This places it among the top 10% of areas with pupils that have an EHC plan
- In Northumberland, 91% of the funded places for 2-year-olds have been taken up, which is higher than the national at 72%. This places it among the top 10% of areas
- In Northumberland, 106% of the funded places for 3-year-olds have been taken up, which is higher than the national at 88%. This places it among the top 10% of areas
- In Northumberland, 102% of the funded places for 4-year-olds have been taken up, which is higher than the national at 92%. This places it among the top 10% of areas
Guidance and data sources
Local area pages are based on the middle-layer super output areas (MSOAs) distributed across the country. MSOAs comprise between 2,000 and 6,000 households and have a resident population of, generally, between 5,000 and 15,000 people. MSOAs fit within local authorities. For each area, descriptive statistics are compared with local authority and national averages. For more information about MSOAs, please visit the Office for National Statistics website.
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Deprivation
Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton is the 7th least deprived area in Northumberland (out of 38) with 15% of children living in low-income families, compared to 34% across Northumberland and 38% nationally.
Provider information
Registered childcare providers
Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton has 11 registered childcare providers.
| Type | Number in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton |
|---|---|
| All childcare providers | 11 |
| Childminders | 4 |
| Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care | 7 |
In Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton, there have been 2 full inspections of childcare providers since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
Achievement: 2 were graded 'strong standard' (of 2).
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines: 2 were graded 'strong standard' (of 2).
Children's welfare and wellbeing: 2 were graded 'strong standard' (of 2).
Curriculum and teaching: 2 were graded 'strong standard' (of 2).
Inclusion: 2 were graded 'strong standard' (of 2).
Leadership and governance: 2 were graded 'strong standard' (of 2).
The tables below show the outcomes of inspections of childcare providers in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton. The tables are split by provider type, and show the number of inspections that have taken place for each area, and the outcomes of those inspections.
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All childcare
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Childminders
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Summary of Ofsted findings
Summary of Ofsted findings
Inspection of Northumberland’s local authority children’s services
These inspections focus on the effectiveness of local authority services and arrangements:
- to help and protect children, and enable families to stay together and get the help they need
- the experiences and progress of children in care wherever they live, including those children who return home
- the arrangements for permanence for children who are looked after, in stable, loving homes, including adoption
- the experiences and progress of care leavers.
| Inspection type | Inspection start date | Overall effectiveness | Impact of leaders | Help and protection | Children in care | Care leavers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILACS Short Inspection | 20 May 2024 | Outstanding | Outstanding | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| ILACS Standard Inspection | 20 January 2020 | Good | Good | Good | Good | No outcome |
Area SEND inspection of Northumberland Local Area Partnership
The purpose of an area SEND inspection is to:
- provide an independent, external evaluation of the effectiveness of the local area partnership’s arrangements for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- where appropriate, recommend what the local area partnership should do to improve the arrangements.
| Inspection outcome |
|---|
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Northumberland local area partnership has not yet been inspected under the current area SEND framework. |
Joint targeted area inspection of Northumberland local authority
The agencies for these inspections can include the police, children’s social care, probation services, education and relevant health services. Inspectors will also evaluate how local agencies work with education and childcare providers. The focus of these inspections is how effectively the local safeguarding partners work together at the practice and strategic levels.
| Theme | Inspection start date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Child exploitation | 17 June 2019 | Link |
Early years population
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Percentage of Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton population by age group
Table showing percentage of Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton population by age group
| % in Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton | % in Northumberland | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 5 and under | 5.7% | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| Under 1 year | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| 1 year | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| 2 years | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| 3 years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| 4 years | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| 5 years | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
Local authority context
Early years pupil premium
In Northumberland, 8.7% of children are receiving the early years pupil premium, compared to 5.1% nationally.
8.7% of pupils are in receipt of the early years pupil premium in Northumberland compared to 5.1% nationally. This places it among the top 10% of areas with pupils receiving the pupil premium.
Children looked after
The percentage of 'children looked after' in Northumberland is 1.2% for under 1 year olds and 0.6% for 1 to 4 year olds. The national average is 0.6% for under 1 year olds and 0.4% for 1 to 4 year olds.
1.2% of pupils under 1 are classed as 'children looked after' in Northumberland compared to 0.6% nationally. This places it in the top 10% of areas with 'children looked after' in this age group.
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Table showing percentage of children looked after in Northumberland
| Number in Northumberland | % in Northumberland | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children looked after (under 1 year) | 30 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Children looked after (aged 1 to 4 years) | 68 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Percentage of children looked after in Northumberland
Special educational needs and disabilities in state-funded schools
This data is taken from the school census data for children aged 5 and under with special educational needs and disabilities in state-funded settings.
In Northumberland, 6.8% of children aged 5 and under receive SEN support in state-funded settings and 2.1% have an EHC plan, compared to 4.5% and 1.4% nationally.
6.8% of pupils are receiving SEN support in state-funded settings in Northumberland compared to 4.5% nationally. This places it among the top 10% of areas with pupils receiving support.
In addition,
2.1% of pupils in state-funded settings in Northumberland have an EHC plan compared to 1.4% nationally. This places it among the top 10% of areas with pupils that have an EHC plan in state-funded settings.
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Percentage of children with SEND in state-funded settings by age group
Table showing percentage of children with SEND in state-funded settings by age group
| Number in Northumberland | % in Northumberland | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (age 5 and under) | 1,145 | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (under 2 years) | 67 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (3 years) | 218 | 7.5% | 3.7% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (4 years) | 399 | 14% | 9.2% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (5 years) | 461 | 15% | 12% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (age 5 and under) | 354 | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (under 2 years) | 2 | 0% | 0% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (3 years) | 22 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (4 years) | 134 | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (5 years) | 196 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
Education, health and care plans
This data is taken from the local authority level data for children aged 5 and under issued with an education, health and care (EHC) plan in Northumberland.
In Northumberland, 2.3% of children aged 5 and under have an EHC plan, compared to 1.6% nationally.
2.3% of pupils in Northumberland have been issued an EHC plan from their local authority compared to 1.6% nationally. This places it among the top 10% of areas with pupils that have an EHC plan.
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Percentage of children with an EHCP in Northumberland by age group
Table showing percentage of children with an EHCP in Northumberland by age group
| Number in Northumberland | % in Northumberland | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: Children with an EHCP (age 5 and under) | 395 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (under 2 years) | 6 | 0.1% | 0% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (3 years) | 42 | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (4 years) | 144 | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (5 years) | 203 | 6.6% | 5.0% |
Early years funded takeup
In Northumberland, take-up of funded early years places is 91% for 2-year-olds, 106% for 3-year-olds, and 102% for 4-year-olds, compared to 72%, 88%, and 93% nationally.
In Northumberland, 91% of the funded places for 2-year-olds have been taken up, which is higher than the national at 72%. This places it among the top 10% of areas.
In Northumberland, 106% of the funded places for 3-year-olds have been taken up, which is higher than the national at 88%. This places it among the top 10% of areas.
In Northumberland, 102% of the funded places for 4-year-olds have been taken up, which is higher than the national at 92%. This places it among the top 10% of areas.
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Percentage of eligible children taking up funded early years places
Table showing percentage of eligible children taking up funded early years places
| Funded early years places for 2-year-olds | Number of eligible 2-year-olds | % of population aged 2 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland | 687 | 25% | 91% |
| National | 119,598 | 19% | 72% |
| Funded early years places for 3-year-olds | Number of eligible 3-year-olds | % of population aged 3 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland | All 3-year olds are eligible | 106% | |
| National | 88% | ||
| Funded early years places for 4-year-olds | Number of eligible 4-year-olds | % of population aged 4 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland | All 4-year olds are eligible | 102% | |
| National | 93% | ||
The 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old funded places tables look different because they measure different things; funded places for 2-year-olds are only for children considered to be disadvantaged, while for 3- and 4-year-olds everyone is entitled to a funded place.
Why these numbers might look odd for the 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old funded take-up charts and tables
All 3- and 4-year-olds are eligible for funded places. Values over 100% are due to falling birth rates, which reduced the overall population more than the number registered for a place. A percentage above 100% shows very high take-up. In other words, more children are registered than the population estimate suggests exist.
Children's overweight and obesity
In Northumberland, 26% of reception-age children are overweight or obese, compared to 24% nationally.
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Percentage of reception-age children overweight or obese
Table showing percentage of reception-age children overweight or obese
| Number in Northumberland | % in Northumberland | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's overweight and obesity (reception-age children) | 675 | 26% | 24% |
Oral health
In Northumberland, 16% of children aged 5 have visible tooth decay (oral health issues) compared to 22% nationally.
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Percentage of 5-year-olds with visible tooth decay
Table showing percentage of 5-year-olds with visible tooth decay
| Number examined in Northumberland | % examined in Northumberland | % in Northumberland | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral health (visible tooth decay in 5-year-olds) | 1,052 | 33% | 16% | 22% |