The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 11.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mr Kevin Hodgson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Warkworth Drive, Ellington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5HL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Ellington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ellington Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ellington Primary School?
Ellington Primary School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ellington Primary School take?
Ellington Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ellington Primary School?
Ellington Primary School is in Morpeth, NE61 5HL, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ellington Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ellington Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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