Morpeth First School vs The King Edward VI School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.3 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
The King Edward VI School
Morpeth · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,426 students
| Measure | Morpeth First School Morpeth, North East | The King Edward VI School Morpeth, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #86 of 811 | #15 of 185 |
| National rank | #1696 of 15,697 | #648 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 320 | 1,426 |
| Pupils on roll | 320 | 1,426 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 106.7% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.9 |
| town | Morpeth | Morpeth |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.morpethgoosehill.org/web | www.kevi.info |
The verdict
- •Morpeth First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 79.2).
- •The King Edward VI School is the larger school with 1,426 students compared with 320.
- •Morpeth First School is a local authority school while The King Edward VI School 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 The King Edward VI School?
On the Success Index (England), Morpeth First School ranks higher (83.1 vs 79.2 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 The King Edward VI School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Morpeth and Morpeth in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Morpeth First School: 320. The King Edward VI School: 1,426. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Morpeth First School and The King Edward VI School rank in North East?
Morpeth First School is 86th of 811 and The King Edward VI School is 15th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).