Ellington Primary School
81%
Capacity
202
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Ellington Primary School
Ellington Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 202 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 249 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ellington Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kevin Hodgson, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2504th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 58 in Northumberland.
Ellington Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 30 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ellington Primary School include Art Studios, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Swimming, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Chess, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Ellington Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Warkworth Drive, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5HL |
| Headteacher | Kevin Hodgson |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 202 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.5% |
| School Capacity | 202 / 249 (81% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2504th of 13,686
Nationally
129th of 677
In North East
7th of 58
In Northumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
76%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
37
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (76% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Warkworth Drive, Morpeth
Northumberland, NE61 5HL
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