Which is the best primary school in Morpeth?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Swarland Primary School ranks first of 9 ranked primary schools in Morpeth, with 83% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Morpeth ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Morpeth?

9 primary schools in Morpeth published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Home
Northumberland
Morpeth
Primary school rankings

Primary schools in Morpeth, ranked

The 9 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Swarland Primary School
Community school

17%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
2
NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

18%

higher standard

82%

expected standard
3
Ellington Primary School
Community school

22%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
4
Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School
Academy converter

6%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
5
Morpeth Chantry Middle School
Academy converter

12%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
6
Felton Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
7
Pegswood Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
8
Morpeth Newminster Middle School
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
9
NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

29%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Morpeth?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Swarland Primary School ranks first of 9 ranked primary schools in Morpeth, with 83% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Morpeth ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Morpeth?: 9 primary schools in Morpeth published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.