Ponteland Middle is smaller than the average sized secondary school. The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium is much lower than the national average. The pupil premium is additional funding for those pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals, children from service families and those children who are looked after by the local authority.) The vast majority of pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils supported through school action, school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is lower than that found nationally. A significant minority of pupils leave the school before the end of Year 8 to join private secondary schools with a different starting age in neighbouring areas. The school meets the current floor standards, which set the government’s minimum expectations for attainment and progress in English and mathematics. The school has been awarded the Sportsmark and International School awards. The headteacher is a local leader of education and provides support to other schools.