Rothbury First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Morpeth, North East NE65 7PG · Northumberland
#396 of 811 primary schools in North East
#7924 of 15,697 nationally
About Rothbury First School
Rothbury 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 94 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 50.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 396th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (50th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 94; capacity filled 74.6%.
There are 29 schools in Morpeth; Rothbury First School ranks 21st 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%)20.5%
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 Rothbury First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 94
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 20.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 74.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Rothbury First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School
Morpeth · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
184 students · 901 m away
Thropton Village First School
Morpeth · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
36 students · 2.6 km away
Whittingham Church of England Primary School
Alnwick · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
81 students · 10.0 km away
Swarland Primary School
Morpeth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
76 students · 11 km away
Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School
Morpeth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
96 students · 12 km away
Harbottle Church of England First School
Morpeth · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
16 students · 13 km away
Felton Church of England Primary School
Morpeth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
102 students · 13 km away
Branton Primary School and Nursery
Alnwick · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
39 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School
Morpeth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
96 students
Belford Primary School
Belford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
90 students
East Rainton Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
101 students
Hipsburn Primary School
Alnwick · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
102 students
Felton Church of England Primary School
Morpeth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
102 students
Hesleden Primary School
Hartlepool · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
85 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rothbury First School a good school?
Rothbury First School has a Success Index (England) of 50.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #396 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 Rothbury First School rank in North East?
Rothbury First School ranks #396 of 811 primary schools in North East and #7924 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Rothbury First School?
Rothbury First School had 94 students in 2025.
Is Rothbury First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rothbury First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Rothbury First School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Rothbury First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.