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Primary schools in Morpeth

All 8 primary schools in Morpeth.

8 schools in Morpeth

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  1. Morpeth Chantry Middle School

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

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

    Results well above the Morpeth average.

    Met the standard at 1176%

    Morpeth 60%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.0%Morpeth 6.7%
    Pupils
    525
    Pupils per teacher
    19.4
    View school Morpeth Chantry Middle School
  2. Morpeth Newminster Middle School

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

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

    Results below the Morpeth average.

    Met the standard at 1154%

    Morpeth 60%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.2%Morpeth 6.7%
    Pupils
    521
    Pupils per teacher
    19.4
    View school Morpeth Newminster Middle School
  3. Abbeyfields First School

    Morpeth, NE61 2LZ · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 9

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Has a nursery

    No published results yet.

    51 first choices, 50 offers made

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    3.7%Morpeth 6.7%
    Pupils
    324
    Pupils per teacher
    24.8
    View school Abbeyfields First School
  4. Morpeth First School

    Morpeth, NE61 2AP · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 9

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a nursery

    No published results yet.

    41 first choices, 41 offers made

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    3.8%Morpeth 6.7%
    Pupils
    320
    Pupils per teacher
    22.9
    View school Morpeth First School
  5. Morpeth Stobhillgate First School

    Morpeth, NE61 2HA · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 9

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Has a nursery

    No published results yet.

    20 first choices, 20 offers made

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    3.7%Morpeth 6.7%
    Pupils
    165
    Pupils per teacher
    22.0
    View school Morpeth Stobhillgate First School
The big picture

How Morpeth's primary schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

Morpeth average 6.1%Abbeyfields First School: 3.7%Morpeth Stobhillgate First School: 3.7%St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth: 3.7%Morpeth First School: 3.8%Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School: 3.9%Morpeth Chantry Middle School: 6%Morpeth Newminster Middle School: 6.2%Collingwood School & Media Arts College: 17.6%0%5%10%15%20%
Primary schools in Morpeth

Ofsted grades in Morpeth

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 6 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 0 of 2
  • Good: 2 of 2
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 2
  • Inadequate: 0 of 2
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Morpeth

  1. Some are faith schools.

    2 of the 8 primary schools in Morpeth have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. A nursery place isn't a Reception place.

    5 schools take children from age 2 or 3. You still need to apply for Reception, even if your child is already in the school's nursery.

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  3. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  4. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Primary schools in Morpeth, explained

There are 8 primary schools in Morpeth, teaching 2,600 children. 1 are run by the council and 6 are academies or free schools. Among them is 1 special school.

100% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 0 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

59.7% of pupils in Morpeth met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England.

16.0% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £8,459 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 14.3% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

How many primary schools are in Morpeth?
There are 8 primary schools in Morpeth, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Morpeth?
The highest-ranked primary schools in Morpeth on Eduscope are Morpeth Chantry Middle School and Morpeth Newminster Middle School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are primary schools in Morpeth ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do primary schools in Morpeth perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Morpeth, 60% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Morpeth primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Morpeth is 21:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Morpeth?
When choosing a primary school in Morpeth, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 8 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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