Ellington Primary School, Morpeth
Ellington Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Morpeth. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 10 schools in Morpeth with published results, and 4,096th of 14,452 across England. It was 87% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Northumberland (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ellington Primary School in detail
Ellington Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Ellington Primary School we believe that every child has the ability to excel in almost any area of learning. Excellence isn't the result of a natural talent, but instead is the result of: extensive opportunity, skilled teaching, focussed practise and personal determination. Everything we do as a school is done with this vision in mind."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama, STEM, gardening and forest school.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Ellington Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Northumberland and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (86% in reading, 79% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Ellington Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Ellington Primary School as their first choice and 32 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Ellington Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ellington Primary School are NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School (1 mile, Good, 50% reading, 43% maths); Linton Primary School (1.2 miles, Good); Grange View Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (2.6 miles, Good); and Central Academy (2.9 miles).
NCEA William Leech CofE Primary SchoolLinton Primary SchoolGrange View Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolCentral Academy
Who goes there
15.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 37 pupils (17%) received SEN support and 3 (1.4%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Staffing
Ellington Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Widdrington Rail Station, about 2.6 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Former colliery (opposite), 240 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Ellington Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils thrive at Ellington Primary School. The school has very high expectations of pupils. Pupils understand the school rules of 'be ready, be respectful, be kind'. They live by these rules every day. As a result, the school is a harmonious and happy place. Pupils are safe. Pupils benefit from high-quality pastoral care. The school prioritises pupils' well-being. Staff often go the extra mile for pupils.
The school is inclusive and offers all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), an ambitious curriculum. The curriculum is taught well. As a result, pupils achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics. The school recognised the need to develop the curriculum to improve pupils' writing skills. This work has been successful.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has designed a curriculum that is broad and carefully sequenced. The key knowledge that pupils should learn and remember over time is clear. Teachers explain concepts clearly. Pupils get to practise what they have been taught. The school has designed activities to help pupils remember what they have been taught before. For example, in mathematics, pupils begin each lesson with a 'green star challenge'. This is a task that helps pupils to consolidate their understanding before they move on to more challenging concepts.
The school has thought carefully about how to make the curriculum relevant to the needs of the pupils. Pupils read books that teach them about different cultures, traditions and relationships. They develop their academic skills by exploring their local area. For example, pupils develop their skills in geography by learning about local rivers and by visiting local beaches and farms.
From Ofsted's July 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2019 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
15.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 83% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Northumberland is 3 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
174 pupils
201 places
27 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Morpeth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Morpeth
Across Northumberland council
Places available
3,735
Applications
2,569
Got 1st preference
96.8%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Northumberland council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
37
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
18.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
218
Total Pupils
105
Boys
113
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
18.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,890
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,628
Per pupil
£1089k
Total funding
£36k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9%
Overall absence
8.5%
Persistent absence
153
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Ellington Primary School
What are SATs results like at Ellington Primary School?
Of the pupils at Ellington Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is Ellington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ellington Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Ellington Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Ellington Primary School is oversubscribed, Northumberland allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Ellington Primary School?
Ellington Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 87% of its 201 places.
How big are the classes at Ellington Primary School?
Classes at Ellington Primary School average 27.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Ellington Primary School?
Ellington Primary School has around 218 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ellington Primary School?
3.9% of sessions were missed at Ellington Primary School in 2024/25. 8.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ellington Primary School?
Apply through Northumberland's coordinated admissions process, naming Ellington Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Ellington Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Northumberland is 3 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ellington Primary School?
Ellington Primary School is at Warkworth Drive, Ellington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5HL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)