SchoolScoresDr Thomlinson CofE Middle School
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
Silverton Lane, Rothbury, Morpeth, NE65 7RJ
01669 620287 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 30 March 2011. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 6 July 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
47 pupils in this year group.
77% — 19 points above the Northumberland average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Northumberland. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Morpeth. Higher than 9% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.4% | 24.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Morpeth. Higher than 90% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.7% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Morpeth. Higher than 74% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.1% | 13.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Morpeth. Higher than 1% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.5% | 2.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Morpeth. Lower than 98% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 4.3% | 8.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Morpeth. Lower than 100% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 4.5% | 22.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Morpeth. Lower than 76% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.7 | 29.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Morpeth. Lower than 77% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.6% | 8.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.38% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Morpeth. Higher than 93% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.9 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Morpeth. Higher than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Morpeth. Higher than 4% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 4.5% | 11.8%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is Dr Thomlinson CofE Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Dr Thomlinson CofE Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 March 2011. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 6 July 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145639.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.