Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School
80%
Capacity
193
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School
Ofsted data for Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School shows it has held a Good rating across both its most recent inspections, with the latest ungraded visit in 2022 confirming the school remains Good. The school is currently undersubscribed, with 193 pupils against a capacity of 240, which may reflect its niche as a middle school serving Years 5 to 8 in Northumberland. ParentView data is not available in the published records, so direct parent recommendation figures are absent, but the school's Church of England foundation and relatively small roll suggest a close-knit community feel. Headteacher Liam Murtagh leads a mixed, state-funded secondary for ages 9 to 13, a less common age range that could appeal to families wanting a dedicated transition phase before upper school. The school's religious character may also be a draw for families seeking a values-based setting, though no specific ethos statements are recorded.
Academic outcomes are not directly published in the available data, so comparisons to the local authority average Progress 8 score of -0.22 are not possible for this school. The most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2011 rated overall effectiveness as Good, with leadership and management also Good. The 2022 ungraded inspection confirmed the school continues to meet the same standard. Given the school's middle school structure, it does not offer a sixth form or A-Levels, and no Key Stage 2 SATs or GCSE results are listed. The school's small size of 193 pupils may allow for more individualised attention, but without exam data, it is difficult to benchmark academic performance against local peers like The King Edward VI School, which holds a higher ranking score of 1.21.
Facilities are a strong point, including science labs, a sports hall, swimming pool, astro turf, and a chapel, alongside clubs such as gardening, chess, coding, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder, making it potentially suitable for children with a range of additional needs. The school's undersubscribed status means admission is likely straightforward for most applicants, though oversubscription criteria are not detailed. This school would suit families in Northumberland looking for a middle school option with strong facilities and a Church of England foundation, particularly those whose children might benefit from a smaller setting with established SEND support.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 9 to 13 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Silverton Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7RJ |
| Headteacher | Liam Murtagh |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 193 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.9% |
| School Capacity | 193 / 240 (80% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Jul 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 21 Apr 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
20Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British91.2%
- Mixed4.2%
- White (other)2.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
2
Total schools
1
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Silverton Lane, Morpeth
Northumberland, NE65 7RJ
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