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Abbeyfields First School

Academy converter · Morpeth · NE61 2LZ

Ages 3–9 · 324 pupils · Northumberland

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Ofsted

Not judged

Overall absence

4.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2024-12-10

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.3%
Unauthorised1.1%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
243

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill86%

324 pupils · 378 places

Pupils on roll
324
Boys / girls
173 / 151
School capacity
378
Capacity fill
324 / 378 (86%)
Free school meals
6.9%
FSM pupils
22
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Cheviot Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mr Ben Henderson

Location

Address
Abbot's Way
Postcode
NE61 2LZ
Town
Morpeth
County
Northumberland
Local authority
Northumberland
District
Northumberland
Constituency
North Northumberland
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–9, in Morpeth, Northumberland, 324 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 6.9%.

Open schools in Morpeth
32
Primary schools in Morpeth
24
Academies among open schools in Morpeth
38% (12)
Open schools in NE61
21
Primary in NE61
15
Open schools in Northumberland LA
178
Primary in Northumberland LA
127

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in MorpethNear NE61

  • Morpeth First School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Morpeth · NE61 2AP · Northumberland

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM9.4%

    0.9 miles away

  • Morpeth Stobhillgate First School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Morpeth · NE61 2HA · Northumberland

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM21.1%

    1.1 miles away

  • Pegswood Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Morpeth · NE61 6XG · Northumberland

    Ages 3–11

    • KS238%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM36.8%

    2.5 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Ben Henderson
Telephone
01670513582
Website
https://afs.cheviotlt.co.uk/

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