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Schools in NE61

A postcode district in Northumberland

  • Postcode district
  • 30 schools and nurseries

In short: NE61 is a postcode district in Northumberland with 19 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries3019 primary · 5 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in NE61

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All NE61 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in NE61

19 in NE61, best first

Ellington Primary School

Morpeth, NE61 5HL · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

21 first choices, 21 offers made

Met the standard at 1178%

England 62%

Days missed
3.9%
Pupils
218
Pupils per teacher
21.9
View school Ellington Primary School

Morpeth Chantry Middle School

Morpeth, NE61 1RQ · Academy · Middle · Ages 9 to 13

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1176%

England 62%

Days missed
6.0%
Pupils
525
Pupils per teacher
19.4
View school Morpeth Chantry Middle School
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Top Secondary Schools in NE61

5 in NE61, best first

The King Edward VI School

Morpeth, NE61 1DN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results above the England average.

315 first choices, 315 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1651.1

England 46.2

Days missed
10.1%
Pupils
1,426
Pupils per teacher
18.6
View school The King Edward VI School

Morpeth Chantry Middle School

Morpeth, NE61 1RQ · Academy · Middle · Ages 9 to 13

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1176%

England 62%

Days missed
6.0%
Pupils
525
Pupils per teacher
19.4
View school Morpeth Chantry Middle School
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Nurseries in NE61

10 in NE61, highest Ofsted grade first

The Nursery

Morpeth, NE61 6AW · Nursery

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.

View school The Nursery
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Sixth Forms in NE61

2 in NE61, by the school's Eduscope score

The King Edward VI School

Morpeth, NE61 1DN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results above the England average.

315 first choices, 315 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1651.1

England 46.2

Days missed
10.1%
Pupils
1,426
Pupils per teacher
18.6
View school The King Edward VI School

Special Schools in NE61

2 in NE61. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Rosewood Independent School

Morpeth, NE61 6DR · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
40
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Rosewood Independent School

Private Schools in NE61

1 in NE61. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Rosewood Independent School

Morpeth, NE61 6DR · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
40
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Rosewood Independent School
The map

Every school in NE61, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Red Row Primary School, GoodEllington Primary School, GoodLinton Primary School, GoodMorpeth First School, GoodPegswood Primary School, GoodStannington First School, GoodCambo First School, GoodTritlington Church of England First School, GoodWhalton Church of England Aided Primary School, GoodCollingwood School & Media Arts College, GoodGrange View Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, GoodThe King Edward VI School, Good or betterMorpeth Chantry Middle School, Expected standard or betterMorpeth Newminster Middle School, Expected standard or betterAbbeyfields First School, Good or betterMorpeth Stobhillgate First School, Good or betterRosewood Independent School, GoodNCEA William Leech CofE Primary School, GoodSt Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth, GoodMorpeth All Saints Church of England First School, Needs attention in 2 areasGoosehill Private Nursery, Strong standard or betterGoosehill at Hepscott Park, Strong standard in every areaSunshine Pre-School (Kirkhill), GoodChildcare@dawn to dusk, GoodBolland Hall Day Nursery, GoodPre School and After School Club at Whalton School Limited, GoodThe Nursery, OutstandingPegswood Day NurseryMorpeth ExplorersStobhillgate Explorers
  • Outstanding1
  • Good18
  • Not graded yet11
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every NE61 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

NE61 has 30 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about NE61

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How many schools are in NE61?

NE61 has 30 schools, including 19 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in NE61?

The highest-ranked schools in NE61 on Eduscope are The King Edward VI School, Ellington Primary School, Morpeth Chantry Middle School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in NE61?

There is 1 independent school in NE61, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in NE61?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 30 schools in NE61 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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