SchoolScoresMorpeth Newminster Middle School
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed
Part of CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
Mitford Road, Morpeth, NE61 1RH
01670 513621 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 27 January 2026 , published 26 April 2026.
In short: 2 strong, 4 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
180 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Northumberland comparisons use the 6 of its 27 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 21 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 45% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 80% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 33% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 81% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 33% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 71% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 58 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 60% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 49% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 153 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 39% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 69% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 45 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 66% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 60% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 47% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 83% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 32%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Northumberland figures pool parents at the Northumberland schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
131 pupils in this year group.
54% — 4 points below the Northumberland average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 54% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Morpeth. Higher than 11% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4% | 24.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Morpeth. Higher than 26% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.0% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Morpeth. Higher than 79% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.0% | 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) 3rd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Morpeth. Lower than 84% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2% | 8.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Morpeth. Lower than 91% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.0% | 22.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Morpeth. Lower than 81% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.4 | 29.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Morpeth. Lower than 84% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.9% | 8.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.38% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Morpeth. Higher than 91% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.4 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Morpeth. Higher than 70% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Morpeth. Higher than 2% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 3.5% | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- Morpeth Chantry Middle School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected
- The King Edward VI School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 58% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Morpeth Newminster Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Morpeth Newminster Middle School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 27 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 strong, 4 expected, and safeguarding was met.
Would parents recommend Morpeth Newminster Middle School?
81% of the 180 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Morpeth Newminster Middle School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137748.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.