Morpeth First School vs St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morpeth First School
Morpeth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
320 students
St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth
Morpeth · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
177 students
| Measure | Morpeth First School Morpeth, North East | St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth Morpeth, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #86 of 811 | #25 of 811 |
| National rank | #1696 of 15,697 | #528 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 320 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 320 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 106.7% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Morpeth | Morpeth |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.morpethgoosehill.org/web | www.st-roberts.northumberland.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.7 vs 83.1).
- •Morpeth First School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 177.
- •Morpeth First School is a local authority school while St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Morpeth First School better than St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth?
On the Success Index (England), St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth ranks higher (92.7 vs 83.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Morpeth First School and St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Morpeth and Morpeth in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Morpeth First School: 320. St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Morpeth First School and St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth rank in North East?
Morpeth First School is 86th of 811 and St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth is 25th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).