Morpeth Road Academy
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 2–11 · Blyth, Northumberland
Morpeth Road Academy is a primary school in Blyth, Northumberland for ages 2–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 16 March 2022.
Key facts
- Address
- Bates Avenue, Blyth, NE24 5TQ
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Northumberland
- Pupils on roll
- 253 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 53.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 16 March 2022
Strengths
- “At Morpeth Road Academy, pupils are highly valued by staff and one another.”
- “As a result, they develop a secure sense of belonging.”
- “Children in their early years thrive in a well-equipped setting.”
To improve
- “A number of pupils start at school with skills below what is typical for their age, particularly in language and communication.”
- “Occasionally, pupils do not always maintain leaders' high expectations, particularly with staff who are less familiar with them.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 9 September 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) | 64% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 26 first-preference applications, 26 offers in total, 26 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Northumberland.
- Malvin's Close Academy 0.4 mi Outstanding
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School 0.7 mi Requires improvement
- Horton Grange Primary School 0.8 mi Outstanding
- Croftway Academy 1.1 mi Outstanding
- Cambois Primary School 1.2 mi Standards maintained
- Newsham Primary School 1.2 mi Not judged
- New Delaval Primary School 1.4 mi Good
- Bedlington Station Primary School 1.6 mi School remains Good