Schools in Alnwick
There are 11 schools in Alnwick on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 9 primary and 1 secondary schools, under Northumberland local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Alnwick (9)
- Branton Primary School and NurseryAcademy converter · NE66 4JF
- Embleton Vincent Edwards Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · NE66 3XR
- Hipsburn Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE66 3PX
- Longhoughton Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · NE66 3AJ
- Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · NE66 1DJ
- Shilbottle Primary SchoolAcademy converter · NE66 2XQ
- St Paul's Catholic Primary School, AlnwickAcademy converter · NE66 2NU
- Swansfield Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter · NE66 1UL
- Whittingham Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · NE66 4UP
Secondary schools in Alnwick (1)
- The Duchess's Community High SchoolAcademy converter · NE66 2DH
Other phases in Alnwick (1)
- Barndale SchoolCommunity special school · NE66 1DQ
Schools in nearby towns
Families comparing areas around Alnwick often look at these places too.
Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Alnwick?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 11 open schools with a Alnwick address (as of 5 June 2026), including 9 primary and 1 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Alnwick guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Alnwick?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.