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Morpeth Newminster Middle School

Academy converter · Morpeth · NE61 1RH

Ages 9–13 · 521 pupils · Northumberland

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

65%

Overall absence

6.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-01-27

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)65%
Higher standard (RWM)13%
Avg scaled score — reading
109.0
Avg scaled score — maths
107.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
109.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence6.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)17.6%
Unauthorised1.4%
Authorised absence
5.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.9%
Enrolments in measure
564

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 fill102%

521 pupils · 512 places

Pupils on roll
521
Boys / girls
259 / 262
School capacity
512
Capacity fill
521 / 512 (102%)
Free school meals
11.9%
FSM pupils
62
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 9–13

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • 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
Mrs Elizabeth Kinninment

Location

Address
Mitford Road
Postcode
NE61 1RH
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 (middle deemed secondary), Ages 9–13, in Morpeth, Northumberland, 521 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 11.9%.

Open schools in Morpeth
32
Middle deemed secondary schools in Morpeth
3
Academies among open schools in Morpeth
38% (12)
Open schools in NE61
21
Middle deemed secondary in NE61
2
Open schools in Northumberland LA
178
Middle deemed secondary in Northumberland LA
14

Nearby middle deemed secondary schools

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

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Elizabeth Kinninment
Telephone
01670513621
Website
https://nms.cheviotlt.co.uk/

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