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Morpeth Newminster Middle School
Mitford Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1RH, Northumberland
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
555
Capacity
512
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this school is in the top 75% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, with 54% of students meeting these expectations. However, only 8% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it provides a solid educational foundation for pupils aged 9 to 13 in Northumberland.
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Last inspected: 12 January 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.6%
Mixed Other1.8%
White Other1.8%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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55.17092, -1.70112 · NE61 1RH
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN137748
School typeAcademy converter
Websitenms.cheviotlt.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Morpeth Newminster Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Morpeth Newminster Middle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 January 2022.
Is Morpeth Newminster Middle School a good school?
Morpeth Newminster Middle School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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