Morpeth Stobhillgate First School
Stobhillgate, Morpeth, NE61 2HAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Morpeth Stobhillgate First School is a primary school in Morpeth for ages 3 to 9. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 December 2024, report published 13 January 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 December 2024
The school provides a calm, welcoming environment for pupils. Children get the best possible start to their education in the wonderful early years setting. Pupils and staff have positive relationships. These make the pupils feel safe and valued. Pupils are kind, considerate and respectful of each other. In classes, there is a buzz of excitement as teachers prepare engaging, motivating lessons. Pupils are respectful of others; they listen to what their classmates say. They enjoy working in groups and make sure everyone is included. Behaviour around the school is exemplary. The school teaches pupils about the importance of respecting and including all people and that bullying is wrong. As a result, pupils all get along well with each other. Pupils are happy, they enjoy coming to school. They make the most of the very broad range of opportunities on offer. Pupils work hard, they persevere when faced with challenges and embrace the high expectations staff have of them. The school provides opportunities for parents and carers to come into school and work alongside their children. These enhance and enrich children's learning.
Pupil numbers and mix
165 pupils on roll, with places for 187
Schools near Morpeth Stobhillgate First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth First School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Abbeyfields First School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Morpeth Chantry Middle School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 76% met the expected standard |
| Morpeth Newminster Middle School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Lucy Howells
- Phone
- 01670513382
- Address
- Stobhillgate, Morpeth, NE61 2HA
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 147820
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.