Morpeth First School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Loansdean Morpeth NE61 2AP |
| Reference Number | 122210 |
Morpeth First School has demonstrated a good level of performance across various aspects of education since its previous outstanding inspection in 2007. Pupils express a strong sense of belonging and well-being, feeling empowered and supported by staff. The curriculum has been redesigned to ensure a broad and balanced education, with positive outcomes noted, particularly in early mathematics and reading. However, despite the overall positive findings, there are areas for improvement, particularly in the consistency of subject knowledge delivery in geography and physical education, indicating a need for enhanced teaching practices in these areas.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 322 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.38%
Girls: 50.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 26 | 58 |
| 2 | 26 | 33 | 59 |
| 3 | 24 | 34 | 58 |
| 4 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.5% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Dec 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 27 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 31 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel treasured, courageous, and empowered.
- Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Strong relationships exist between pupils and staff.
- Positive character education is a key focus, helping pupils develop resilience.
- Effective measures are in place to ensure that reading and phonics are prioritized.
- Pupils with SEND receive well-coordinated support.
- A wide range of clubs and activities enhance pupil engagement and development.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of curriculum plans in geography and physical education.
- Variable subject knowledge among some teachers affecting learning outcomes.
- Older pupils are less engaged in their learning compared to younger ones.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 54 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Morpeth Stobhillgate First School
Stobhillgate, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2HA |
0.6 miles |
|
Abbeyfields First School
Abbot's Way, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2LZ |
0.88 miles |
|
St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth
Oldgate, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1QF |
0.94 miles |
|
Morpeth Newminster Middle School
Mitford Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1RH |
1.26 miles |
|
Morpeth Chantry Middle School
Mitford Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1RQ |
1.27 miles |
|
Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School
Pinewood Drive, Lancaster Park, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3RD |
1.56 miles |
|
Pegswood Primary School
Longhirst Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6XG |
2.53 miles |
|
Stannington First School
Church Road, Stannington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6HJ |
3.19 miles |
|
Choppington Primary School
Eastgate, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5RR |
3.35 miles |
|
Meadowdale Academy
Hazelmere Avenue, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6HA |
3.35 miles |
|
Mowbray Primary School
Stakeford Lane, Guide Post, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5HQ |
3.6 miles |
|
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6EQ |
3.61 miles |
|
Bedlington West End Primary School
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6EB |
3.65 miles |
|
Ringway Primary School
Ringway, Guide Post, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5YP |
3.72 miles |
|
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School
Gordon Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5DE |
4.15 miles |
|
Stakeford Primary School
East Ford Road, Stakeford, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5TZ |
4.39 miles |
|
Stead Lane Primary School
Stead Lane, The Oval, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5JS |
4.62 miles |
|
Bedlington Station Primary School
School Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7JQ |
4.75 miles |
|
Whalton Church of England Aided Primary School
Whalton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3XH |
4.84 miles |
|
Tritlington Church of England First School
Tritlington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3DU |
4.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Kyloe House
Care of: Northumberland County Council, Morpeth, NE61 2EF |
0.11 miles |
|
Collingwood School & Media Arts College
Stobhillgate, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2HA |
0.6 miles |
|
The King Edward VI School
Cottingwood Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1DN |
1.4 miles |
|
Howard House School
Blue House Farm Road, Bedlington, Netherton Colliery, Northumberland, NE22 6BB |
2.69 miles |
|
Cleaswell Hill School
School Avenue, Guide Post, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5DJ |
3.52 miles |
|
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6ED |
3.55 miles |
|
Ashington Academy
Green Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8DH |
4.49 miles |
|
Gust Independent School
1 Haldane Street, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8SF |
4.82 miles |
|
Rosewood Independent School
Ardlea, Station Road End, Stannington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6DR |
4.89 miles |
|
Bedlington Academy
Palace Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7DS |
4.96 miles |