Red Row Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Red Row Morpeth Northumberland NE61 5AS |
| Reference Number | 122197 |
Red Row First School continues to perform well as a good school, fostering a caring and supportive environment for its pupils. The school emphasizes high expectations for all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), enabling them to achieve effectively. Pupils appreciate the strong sense of community, feeling safe and valued, which contributes to their enjoyment of learning. However, while the core subjects are well-structured, there are some gaps in the foundation subjects where the curriculum needs to be fully established to enhance pupils' knowledge effectively. Additionally, pupils require a broader understanding of different cultures and faiths to better prepare them for life in a diverse society.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 116 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.17%
Girls: 44.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 14.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 13.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 16.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 3 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| 5 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97.4% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2023 | School inspection |
| 28 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 06 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, enjoy learning, and achieve well.
- High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- A caring school environment with a strong sense of community.
- Effective support and intervention for pupils learning to read.
- Pupils exhibit politeness, respect, and kindness towards each other.
- Wide range of additional clubs to enhance students' experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in foundation subjects like geography is not fully embedded.
- Some pupils have gaps in their knowledge about diverse cultures.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Broomhill Primary School
Station Road, North Broomhill, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9UT |
1.42 miles |
|
King Edwin Primary School
King Edwin Primary School, South Avenue, Amble, Northumberland, NE65 0ND |
3.03 miles |
|
Grange View Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Grange Road, Widdrington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5LZ |
3.36 miles |
|
Amble Links Primary School
Links Avenue, Links Estate, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0SA |
3.44 miles |
|
NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School
Guilden Road, Warkworth, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0TJ |
3.8 miles |
|
Felton Church of England Primary School
Mouldshaugh Lane, Felton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9PY |
4.42 miles |
|
Ellington Primary School
Warkworth Drive, Ellington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5HL |
4.72 miles |
|
Linton Primary School
Linton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5SG |
4.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
James Calvert Spence College
Acklington Road, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0NG |
2.88 miles |