The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 288
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 60%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- WISE ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mrs Felicity Troughton (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bates Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5TQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Morpeth Road Academy's Ofsted rating?
Morpeth Road Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Morpeth Road Academy?
Morpeth Road Academy currently has 288 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Morpeth Road Academy take?
Morpeth Road Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Morpeth Road Academy?
Morpeth Road Academy is in Blyth, NE24 5TQ, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Morpeth Road Academy have a sixth form?
No, Morpeth Road Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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