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Morpeth Road Academy | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Morpeth Road Academy
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Morpeth Road Academy
- Primary
- Blyth NE24 5TQ
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders ensure that staff teach early reading consistently well. The phonics programme is tightly structured.
Success of the Curriculum: Teaching approaches bring about rapid and deep learning for all pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The curriculum is expertly built up in small steps from nursery onwards, helping pupils gain specific subject knowledge and skills.
Support for Falling Behind: Many pupils have complex needs, but the staff have the highest expectations for pupils with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is impressive. Pupils are respectful and supportive of each other.
Support for SEND Pupils: The leadership and management of special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare and is dealt with effectively if it happens.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is expertly woven through the curriculum.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give feedback.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work tirelessly with external agencies and parents.
Extracurricular Activities: The 'faculty time' introduces pupils to a range of career options.
Outdoor Facilities: Children love to learn and explore through the well-planned and well-presented activities.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders give teachers time to work together to create a highly memorable curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders provide all pupils with a high-quality education by making sure that teachers are subject experts.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching approaches bring about rapid and deep learning for all pupils.
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About Us
Morpeth Road Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 317 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 22% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | 19 | 17.3 |
| Proficient Math | 95 | 102 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 97 | 104 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 95 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 97 | 87 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 22% | 47.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.37% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 2 | 82 | 96 |
| Reading | 98 4 | 81 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 40% 22 | 50.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 8.53% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 3 | 77 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 79 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% 24 | 46.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.38% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 | 68 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 68 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% | 38.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 4.81% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Morpeth Road Academy
Local authority ratio 16 : 1
