The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 555
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Kinninment (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mitford Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1RH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Morpeth Newminster Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Morpeth Newminster Middle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Morpeth Newminster Middle School?
Morpeth Newminster Middle School currently has 555 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Morpeth Newminster Middle School take?
Morpeth Newminster Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Morpeth Newminster Middle School?
Morpeth Newminster Middle School is in Morpeth, NE61 1RH, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Morpeth Newminster Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Morpeth Newminster Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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