Morpeth Newminster Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · Academy converter · Ages 9–13 · Morpeth, Northumberland
Morpeth Newminster Middle School is a middle school in Morpeth, Northumberland for ages 9–13 (academy converter).
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Key facts
- Address
- Mitford Road, Morpeth, NE61 1RH
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Council
- Northumberland
- Pupils on roll
- 521 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 11.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 27 January 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils enjoy attending school.”
- “They are welcomed by staff, who care for them and support them to thrive.”
- “Pupils benefit from a high-quality curriculum across a range of subjects.”
To improve
- “There is more work to do to make sure pupils develop their writing skills to the same level.”
- “Occasionally, teachers do not check pupils' understanding and adjust their approach.”
- “A small number of pupils are not yet resilient learners and can give up too easily.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 27 April 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 54% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Northumberland.
- Morpeth Chantry Middle School 0.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Collingwood School & Media Arts College 1.4 mi Improved significantly
- Howard House School 3.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Cleaswell Hill School 4.1 mi School remains Outstanding
- Gust Independent School 5.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Rosewood Independent School 5.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- NCEA Castle School 6.2 mi Good
- The Apex Academy 6.5 mi No Ofsted grade