Rothbury First School
69%
Capacity
87
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Rothbury First School
Rothbury First School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 87 pupils on roll, operating at 69% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Rothbury First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Cheryl Auld and Mrs Helen Duffield, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
Rothbury First School is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 15 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
Rothbury First School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (11 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Rothbury First School include Library, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Dance, Rounders, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Film Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Rothbury First 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 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Addycombe, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7PG |
| Headteacher | Cheryl Auld and Mrs Helen Duffield |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 87 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.3% |
| School Capacity | 87 / 126 (69% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
11 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
19
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (79% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Addycombe, Morpeth
Northumberland, NE65 7PG
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