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Rothbury First School

Northumberland, NE65 7PGPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Rothbury First School

Rothbury First School is a small state primary in Northumberland that, on paper, looks like it punches above its weight. The local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment sits at 56, but Rothbury’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 awarded it a Good rating across the board, with behaviour and attitudes judged Outstanding. That’s a stronger headline than many of its 127 primary peers in the county can claim — only nine schools in Northumberland currently hold an Outstanding overall grade. The school is also oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 19 applications for 15 places, with all 15 first-preference families offered a spot. That 1.27 oversubscription ratio suggests local parents are keen, and the Parent View responses back that up — 100% of the 11 respondents would recommend the school, with 82% strongly agreeing their child is happy here.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAddycombe, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7PG
HeadteacherCheryl Auld and Mrs Helen Duffield
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils87
Free School Meals (FSM)20.3%
School Capacity87 / 126 (69% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 11 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryArt StudiosGymnasiumSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingDanceRoundersCricketAthleticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubArt ClubFilm ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rothbury First School

Rothbury 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.