Linton Primary School, Morpeth

In its own words: "Our school doors open for all pupils for Breakfast Club and wellbeing activities from 8.30am. Having breakfast at school ensures all children are in school on time, fed and ready to learn at the beginning of the day. Throughout the day the children are given regular breaks from learning both indoors and out."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the children, staff and governors, I would like to welcome you to Linton Primary School. I am extremely proud and privileged to be Headteacher here. We are a very small school located in the village of Linton in Northumberland, which provides academic and pastoral provision for children from Nursery to Year 6."

For September 2026 entry, 1 family put Linton Primary School as their first choice and 2 named it as one of their preferences, for 1 place offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Linton Primary School are Ellington Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 89% reading, 78% maths); NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School (2 miles, Good, 50% reading, 43% maths); Grange View Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (2 miles, Good); and Bothal Academy (2.4 miles).

10 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Linton Primary School (as of September 2025): 60% would recommend the school, 80% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (60%).

63.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (94%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 14 pupils (38.9%) received SEN support and 22 (61.1%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Linton Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 5 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Widdrington Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Orchard View (at), 290 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often public order offences, vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Northumberland (44).

In 2024/25, Linton Primary School issued 26 suspensions, 130 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.