NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School, MORPETH

In its own words: "A culture of learning, success, high expectations, aspiration, challenge and inclusion pervade all aspects of life at William Leech Primary. This is reflected through the curriculum, the leadership and daily practices of pupils and staff, aspiring to be compassionate global citizens with a sense of community and social responsibility."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gymnastics, dance, choir and recorder.

In 2025, 50% of Year 6 pupils at NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 43% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Northumberland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 64% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 8 families put NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School as their first choice, for 8 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 NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School are Ellington Primary School (1 mile, Good, 89% reading, 78% maths); Linton Primary School (2 miles, Good); NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 44% reading, 37% maths); and NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 52% reading, 48% maths).

NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School is one of 9 schools run by Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 42% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

48.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 1.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 39 pupils (31.2%) received SEN support and 6 (4.8%) 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.

NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Ashington Railway Station, about 2.6 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Resource Centre (adjacent), 220 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 4.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.