- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
7 first choices, 9 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 76
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.3
Schools in NE65
A postcode district in Northumberland
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: NE65 is a postcode district in Northumberland with 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1811 primary · 2 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All NE65 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in NE65
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.
Top Primary Schools in NE65
11 in NE65, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 184
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
16 first choices, 16 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 200
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.6
Top Secondary Schools in NE65
2 in NE65, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 184
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
88 first choices, 88 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1632.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.6%
- Pupils
- 567
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
Nurseries in NE65
6 in NE65, highest Ofsted grade first
Rothbury Kindergarten
Morpeth, NE65 7PN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Brambles Childcare Centre
Morpeth, NE65 0PE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Cubs & Kits Preschool Coquet
Morpeth, NE65 9SR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in NE65
1 in NE65, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
88 first choices, 88 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1632.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.6%
- Pupils
- 567
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
The map
See them as a listEvery school in NE65, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good12
- Not graded yet5
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 NE65 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
NE65 has 18 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.
Keep up with schools in NE65
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about NE65
Nearby areas
How many schools are in NE65?
NE65 has 18 schools, including 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 6 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in NE65?
The highest-ranked schools in NE65 on Eduscope are Swarland Primary School, Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School, NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary 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 do I choose the right school in NE65?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in NE65 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.