Thropton Village First School
82%
Capacity
41
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Thropton Village First School
Thropton Village First School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 41 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 50 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Thropton Village First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Liam Murtagh, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
Thropton Village First School is a popular choice with families — it received 12 applications for 7 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Thropton Village First School include Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Library, Forest School, Dining Hall.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Swimming, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Art Club, Gardening, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 2.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, Thropton Village 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 | None |
| Address | Thropton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7JD |
| Headteacher | Liam Murtagh |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 41 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 2.9% |
| School Capacity | 41 / 50 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Sept 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Oct 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
12
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Thropton, Morpeth
Northumberland, NE65 7JD
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