Morpeth Stobhillgate First School, Morpeth

In its own words: "Stobhillgate First School has a caring ethos based upon nurturing principles where children are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and embrace challenges. The school focuses upon the development of the whole child through providing opportunities and success in many spheres of school life."

From the headteacher's welcome: "A huge welcome to our very special children, parents, carers and interested visitors. Stobhillgate First School is situated in the beautiful, historic market town of Morpeth. We are a small school with a big heart and are passionate about creating innovative learning experiences for all. At Stobhillgate First School we develop the whole child and nurture a love for learning."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care until 5:30pm.

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Morpeth Stobhillgate First School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places 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 Morpeth Stobhillgate First School are Morpeth First School (0.6 miles, Good); St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth (1 mile); Abbeyfields First School (1.1 miles, Outstanding); and Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School (1.7 miles).

Morpeth Stobhillgate 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.

53 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Morpeth Stobhillgate First School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% 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 the school has high expectations for their child (98%).

4.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 35 pupils (21.2%) received SEN support and 4 (2.4%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Morpeth Stobhillgate First School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Railway station, about 660 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Green Lane (eb), 220 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Morpeth Stobhillgate First School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

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

The secondary schools closest to Morpeth Stobhillgate First School are Kyloe House (0.6 miles), The King Edward VI School (1.3 miles), Morpeth Chantry Middle School (1.3 miles) and Morpeth Newminster Middle School (1.3 miles).