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Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School
Silverton Lane, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7RJ, Northumberland
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
193
Capacity
240
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted since 2011, this middle school demonstrates strong academic performance, with 77% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 19% nationally. However, only 6% of students achieved a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing more pupils to excel. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment with solid foundational skills being developed.
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Last inspected: 30 March 2011Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.2%
Mixed Other2.1%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
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55.30479, -1.90242 · NE65 7RJ
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN145639
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.dtms.cheviotlt.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 March 2011.
Is Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School a good school?
Dr Thomlinson Church of England 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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