NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School
112%
Capacity
190
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School
NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 190 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (112% of 170 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jonathan Booth, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9701st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 58 in Northumberland.
NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 22 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Cricket, Dance, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Coding, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, NCEA Warkworth Church of England 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Guilden Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0TJ |
| Headteacher | Jonathan Booth |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 190 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.9% |
| School Capacity | 190 / 170 (112% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9701st of 13,686
Nationally
511th of 677
In North East
32nd of 58
In Northumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
54%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed22
34
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Guilden Road, Morpeth
Northumberland, NE65 0TJ
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