Ellington Primary School
Warkworth Drive, Ellington, Morpeth, NE61 5HLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ellington Primary School is a primary school in Morpeth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. It ranks 2nd of 9 primary schools in Morpeth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 January 2019, report published 29 January 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 July 2024
Pupils thrive at Ellington Primary School. The school has very high expectations of pupils. Pupils understand the school rules of 'be ready, be respectful, be kind'. They live by these rules every day. As a result, the school is a harmonious and happy place. Pupils are safe. Pupils benefit from high-quality pastoral care. The school prioritises pupils' well-being. Staff often go the extra mile for pupils. The school is inclusive and offers all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), an ambitious curriculum. The curriculum is taught well. As a result, pupils achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics. The school recognised the need to develop the curriculum to improve pupils' writing skills. This work has been successful. Pupils behave very well. Bullying is not tolerated. Pupils are keen to learn. Pupils get the opportunity to contribute to their school community. Pupils can take on roles such as peer mentors, sports leaders and members of the school council. They relish these opportunities. Parents who responded to the inspection survey were very positive. One parent captured the view of many when they said, 'The school really is at the heart of the village and an asset to the community it serves.'
What the school should improve
- There are some inconsistencies in the ways in which some pupils with SEND are supported in lessons. This means that these pupils are not making the progress they could. The school should improve the monitoring of its SEND provision, to ensure that the support for pupils with SEND is implemented consistently well so that pupils can learn, develop and achieve consistently well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
18 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
218 pupils on roll, with places for 249
Schools near Ellington Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Linton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Grange View Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Central Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 24% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Kevin Hodgson
- Phone
- 01670860769
- Address
- Warkworth Drive, Ellington, Morpeth, NE61 5HL
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 122198
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.