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Morpeth Stobhillgate First School

Northumberland, NE61 2HAPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Morpeth Stobhillgate First School

Morpeth Stobhillgate First School is a state primary in Northumberland, serving children aged 3 to 9. It sits within a local authority that includes 127 primary schools, nine of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. Among its local peers, the school ranks below Eastlea Primary School, Belsay Primary School, and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School in Ashington, though it has carved out a strong reputation of its own. The school is led by headteacher Lucy Howells and has a capacity of 187 pupils, with 156 currently enrolled. It is a mixed, non-religious school with no boarding or sixth form provision, but it does offer a nursery. The school is notably oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 77 applications for 30 places, with 36 of those coming as first preferences. That works out at 2.57 applicants per place, a clear sign of local demand.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStobhillgate, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2HA
HeadteacherLucy Howells
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils156
Free School Meals (FSM)20.9%
School Capacity156 / 187 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Dec 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteSports HallForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsNetballDanceTennisAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: sfs.cheviotlt.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Morpeth Stobhillgate First School

Morpeth Stobhillgate First School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.