Rothbury First School vs Thropton Village First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rothbury First School
Morpeth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
94 students
Thropton Village First School
Morpeth · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
36 students
| Measure | Rothbury First School Morpeth, North East | Thropton Village First School Morpeth, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 100 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #396 of 811 | – |
| National rank | #7924 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 94 | 36 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 36 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 74.6% | 72% |
| 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.rothburyfirst.northumberland.sch.uk | www.tvfs.cheviotlt.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thropton Village First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.9 vs 50.3).
- •Rothbury First School is the larger school with 94 students compared with 36.
- •Rothbury First School is a local authority school while Thropton Village First 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 Rothbury First School better than Thropton Village First School?
On the Success Index (England), Thropton Village First School ranks higher (99.9 vs 50.3 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 Rothbury First School and Thropton Village First School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Morpeth and Morpeth in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rothbury First School: 94. Thropton Village First School: 36. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rothbury First School and Thropton Village First School rank in North East?
Rothbury First School is 396th of 811 and Thropton Village First School is unranked among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).