St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth
96%
Capacity
173
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth
St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 173 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Sutcliffe, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 30 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (91 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cross Country, Football, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Coding, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Oldgate, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1QF |
| Headteacher | David Sutcliffe |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 173 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.3% |
| School Capacity | 173 / 180 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
91 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
75
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Oldgate, Morpeth
Northumberland, NE61 1QF
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