Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School
Silverton Lane, Rothbury, Morpeth, NE65 7RJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School is a middle school in Morpeth for ages 9 to 13. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. It ranks 5th of 9 primary schools in Morpeth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 March 2011, report published 21 April 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 July 2022
Pupils are friendly, confident and immensely proud of their school. Relationships between pupils and teachers are respectful and caring. Pupils say they feel safe in and around the school. A culture of learning, care and celebration permeates the school. Leaders are ambitious for everyone to do well. Classrooms are brimming with praise and encouragement. Pupils listen carefully in class, work hard and talk knowledgably about their learning. Incidents of poor behaviour and disruption to learning are rare. Pupils understand the difference between 'falling out' and bullying. They are adamant that bullying is rare and that if it does happen, staff take it very seriously, investigate and sort things out. Pupils take on a range of responsibilities from 'House Captains' to 'Buddies'. Pupils enjoy reading every day and appreciate having a wide range of books in the library. Pupils have a lot of fun taking part in the wealth of clubs running at lunchtimes. Leaders have enhanced the curriculum with many trips and visits into the local area and further afield. For example, Year 5 pupils were delighted with their recent stay at Kingswood Activity Centre. Older pupils enjoyed learning about both careers and geography on a field trip to a local quarry.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not consistently use the bespoke learning plans in place for pupils with SEND to inform their curriculum offer. In some cases, appropriate modifications to the curriculum are not made. As a result, pupils with SEND do not always learn or remember important knowledge. Leaders should ensure that staff are confident in how to use these individual plans and make appropriate adaptations. This will ensure that the curriculum is accessible to all pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
47 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
184 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rothbury First School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Thropton Village First School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Swarland Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| Whittingham Church of England Primary School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School | 7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Liam Murtagh
- Phone
- 01669620287
- Address
- Silverton Lane, Rothbury, Morpeth, NE65 7RJ
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 145639
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.