Rothbury First School vs Whittingham Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 10.0 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
Whittingham Church of England Primary School
Alnwick · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
81 students
| Measure | Rothbury First School Morpeth, North East | Whittingham Church of England Primary School Alnwick, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #396 of 811 | #476 of 811 |
| National rank | #7924 of 15,697 | #9566 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 94 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 7.4% |
| Capacity filled | 74.6% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | Alnwick |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.rothburyfirst.northumberland.sch.uk | www.whittinghamprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rothbury First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.3 vs 42.8).
- •Rothbury First School is the larger school with 94 students compared with 81.
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 Whittingham Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rothbury First School ranks higher (50.3 vs 42.8 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 Whittingham Church of England Primary School?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Morpeth and Alnwick in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rothbury First School: 94. Whittingham Church of England Primary School: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rothbury First School and Whittingham Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Rothbury First School is 396th of 811 and Whittingham Church of England Primary School is 476th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).