Morpeth First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Morpeth, North East NE61 2AP · Northumberland
#86 of 811 primary schools in North East
#1696 of 15,697 nationally
About Morpeth First School
Morpeth First School is a local authority primary located in Morpeth, in the Northumberland local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 3–9. In 2025 it enrolled 320 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 83.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 86th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (83th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 320; capacity filled 106.7%.
There are 29 schools in Morpeth; Morpeth First School ranks 11th of 29 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)9.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Morpeth First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 320
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 106.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Morpeth First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Morpeth Stobhillgate First School
Morpeth · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
165 students · 964 m away
Abbeyfields First School
Morpeth · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
324 students · 1.4 km away
St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth
Morpeth · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
177 students · 1.5 km away
Morpeth Newminster Middle School
Morpeth · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
521 students · 2.0 km away
Morpeth Chantry Middle School
Morpeth · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
525 students · 2.0 km away
The King Edward VI School
Morpeth · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,426 students · 2.3 km away
Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School
Morpeth · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
231 students · 2.5 km away
Pegswood Primary School
Morpeth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
133 students · 4.1 km away
Stannington First School
Morpeth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
126 students · 5.1 km away
Choppington Primary School
Choppington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
109 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Dinnington First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
320 students
Parkhead Community Primary School
Blaydon-on-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
320 students
Shiremoor Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
319 students
Southridge First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
321 students
Berwick Hills Primary School
Middlesbrough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
321 students
Redesdale Primary School
Wallsend · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
324 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Morpeth First School a good school?
Morpeth First School has a Success Index (England) of 83.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #86 of 811 in North East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Morpeth First School rank in North East?
Morpeth First School ranks #86 of 811 primary schools in North East and #1696 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Morpeth First School?
Morpeth First School had 320 students in 2025.
Is Morpeth First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Morpeth First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Morpeth First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Morpeth First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.