Thropton Village First School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 3–9 · Morpeth, Northumberland
Thropton Village First School is a primary school in Morpeth, Northumberland for ages 3–9 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 14 September 2022.
Key facts
- Address
- Thropton, Morpeth, NE65 7JD
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–9
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Northumberland
- Pupils on roll
- 36 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 14 September 2022
Strengths
- “The tranquil, peaceful setting of Thropton Village First school matches the calm, harmonious atmosphere in classrooms and corridors.”
- “Forty four pupils and a small staff team, work, learn and play in a warm, welcoming environment.”
- “Pupils are happy, they enjoy coming to school and make the most of the safe space that has been created by leaders.”
To improve
- “They know at times they might have to wait for adult support.”
- “Sometimes, the curriculum lacks sufficient detail and structure.”
- “There are times when pupils learn particular knowledge in a subject and then do not revisit to build on this knowledge in subsequent years.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 17 October 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 4 first-preference applications, 4 offers in total, 4 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Northumberland.
- Rothbury First School 1.6 mi Not judged
- Harbottle Church of England First School 6.2 mi Good
- Whittingham Church of England Primary School 6.3 mi School remains Good
- Swarland Primary School 8.3 mi Not judged
- Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School 8.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Branton Primary School and Nursery 8.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Felton Church of England Primary School 9.5 mi School remains Good
- Cambo First School 10.3 mi Good