SchoolScoresSt Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 9 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Oldgate, Morpeth, NE61 1QF
01670 512031 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 February 2016. 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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 26 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
91 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Morpeth comparisons use the 11 of its 24 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 13 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 | Morpeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 7th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Morpeth. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Morpeth. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Morpeth. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Morpeth. Higher than 91% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 59 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Morpeth. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 88% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 22 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Morpeth. Higher than 77% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 82% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Morpeth. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 93% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 53%). 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. Morpeth figures pool parents at the Morpeth 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
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 primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 28 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 54 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic 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 20th highest of 24 state primary schools in Morpeth. Higher than 3% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 24.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 24 state primary schools in Morpeth. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 24 state primary schools in Morpeth. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 24 state primary schools in Morpeth. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 3.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Morpeth. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Morpeth. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 24 state primary schools in Morpeth. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 24 state primary schools in Morpeth. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 24 state primary schools in Morpeth. Higher than 86% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.0 | 18.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 9th highest of 24 state primary schools in Morpeth. Higher than 48% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.6 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 14th highest of 17 state primary schools in Morpeth. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 14.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary 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 primary schools
- Abbeyfields First School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Morpeth All Saints CofE First School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention
- Morpeth First School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Morpeth Stobhillgate First School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Pegswood Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth's Ofsted rating?
St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 February 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 26 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Would parents recommend St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth?
98% of the 91 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth as their first choice for 28 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148999.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.