Abbeyfields First School, Morpeth

In its own words: "We are a happy school where every child and staff member is important and valued. Every aspect of a child’s development is important to us and we seek to provide unique experiences in a supportive, nurturing and inclusive environment."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my privilege to welcome you to Abbeyfields First School , part of the Cheviot Learning Trust. We are a large, thriving first school set in beautifully expansive grounds in Morpeth, and I am proud of our school’s achievements and what we offer every child. Academic Excellence Our commitment to high standards is evident in our strong academic results."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, multi-sports, judo, dance, drama, choir and forest school.

The school runs after-school care until 5:30pm.

For September 2026 entry, 51 families put Abbeyfields First School as their first choice and 104 named it as one of their preferences, for 50 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Abbeyfields First School are St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth (0.4 miles); Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School (0.7 miles); Morpeth First School (0.9 miles, Good); and Morpeth Stobhillgate First School (1.1 miles).

Abbeyfields First School is one of 18 schools run by Cheviot Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

102 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Abbeyfields First School (as of September 2025): 88% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 63% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (63%).

6.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 34 pupils (10.5%) received SEN support and 10 (3.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Railway station, about 1070 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodhill Drive (e-bound), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 72 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Northumberland (44), as is usual near a town centre.

Abbeyfields First School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Abbeyfields First School are Morpeth Newminster Middle School (0.4 miles), Morpeth Chantry Middle School (0.5 miles), The King Edward VI School (0.7 miles) and Kyloe House (1 mile).