Morpeth Newminster Middle School, Morpeth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Morpeth Newminster Middle School excels at creating a caring, inclusive environment where every pupil is known and supported. The school offers an impressive range of enrichment activities and clubs that develop independence and resilience, alongside a broad curriculum taught by subject specialists. Pupils achieve particularly well in reading and benefit from excellent pastoral care that helps them thrive both academically and emotionally.
Key Strengths
- Strong personal development programme with excellent enrichment activities and opportunities for pupils to develop leadership skills
- Inclusive approach to SEND and disadvantaged pupils with timely identification of needs and tailored support
- High attendance rates and positive behaviour due to calm, respectful school environment
- Effective pastoral care and wellbeing support
- Good achievement in reading with pupils developing confidence as readers
Areas for Improvement
- Writing skills need further development across the curriculum to match reading achievement
- Some pupils lack resilience as learners and give up too easily, particularly in challenging subjects
- Teachers occasionally miss opportunities to check pupils' understanding and adjust teaching based on their knowledge
- Small number of pupils in mathematics lack confidence and have not secured basic knowledge needed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
LEGO league, science big bang club, school productions, wilderness school, residential visits with canoeing and orienteering, archery, book club, school choir, hopes and dreams day, careers conferences
Morpeth Newminster Middle School is a well-run school where pupils enjoy attending and achieve well, particularly in reading. Leaders have high expectations and create a caring, inclusive environment where all pupils are supported to thrive.
At a Glance
11.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 83%. Maths has declined from 81% to 67%. Writing has declined from 72% to 63%.
Class Sizes
27.8
Avg class size
20
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
521 pupils
512 capacity
9 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Morpeth
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Morpeth
Admissions Demand - Northumberland
Places available
1,986
Applications
1,744
Got 1st preference
96.1%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Secondary admissions across Northumberland (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.17276%
Overall absence
13.01248%
Persistent absence
561
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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