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OpenPrimaryOfsted: School remains GoodURN 145637

Thropton Village First School

Academy converter · Morpeth · NE65 7JD

Ages 3–9 · 36 pupils · Northumberland

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Overall absence

4.3%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-10-16

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

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

Overall absence4.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)6.3%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
3.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
32

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

3

Places offered

3

1st-preference offers

3

Total preferences (any rank)
7
Preferred offers (top 3)
3
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill72%

36 pupils · 50 places

Pupils on roll
36
Boys / girls
16 / 20
School capacity
50
Capacity fill
36 / 50 (72%)
Free school meals
0%
FSM pupils
0
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 Liam Murtagh

Location

Address
Thropton
Postcode
NE65 7JD
Town
Morpeth
County
Northumberland
Local authority
Northumberland
District
Northumberland
Constituency
North Northumberland
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from 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, 36 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 0%.

Open schools in Morpeth
32
Primary schools in Morpeth
24
Academies among open schools in Morpeth
38% (12)
Open schools in NE65
12
Primary in NE65
10
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 NE65

  • Rothbury First School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Morpeth · NE65 7PG · Northumberland

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM20.5%
    • Demand1.00

    1.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Liam Murtagh
Telephone
01669620297
Website
http://www.tvfs.cheviotlt.co.uk

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