Rothbury First School
Addycombe, Rothbury, Morpeth, NE65 7PGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rothbury 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 October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 October 2024, report published 1 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 October 2024
Pupils are incredibly proud to attend this happy and vibrant school. The school's vision 'to be the best that you can be by doing the best that you can do' is lived out by all who are part of the Rothbury family. The school has the highest ambition for pupils, both in their learning and behaviour. Pupils rise to meet these expectations through consistently trying their best. Pupils are safe, happy and enjoy coming to school. Pupils show interest and enthusiasm in their learning. Their behaviour is exemplary in lessons and during social times. Pupils demonstrate high levels of respect and kindness. They are thoughtful, well mannered and polite. The relationships between adults and pupils are incredibly warm. Staff know their pupils well and value them as individuals. They are attentive to pupils' needs. For example, staff provide art therapy sessions for emotional support for any pupils who may need it. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent stated, 'The school puts the children at the centre of what they do, ensuring each child is given opportunities to flourish.' This view captures the opinions of many parents.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, assessment is not as effective as it could be in identifying gaps in pupils' learning. This means that gaps in pupil's knowledge are not addressed quickly enough. The school should carry out better checks so that gaps in pupils' learning can be addressed more effectively.
- While pupils are respectful of difference and diversity, they do not have a secure understanding of different faiths and beliefs. The school should develop this aspect of the curriculum so that pupils have a better understanding of a range of faiths and beliefs.
Pupil numbers and mix
94 pupils on roll, with places for 126
Schools near Rothbury First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Thropton Village First School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Whittingham Church of England Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Swarland Primary School | 7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 83% 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
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Cheryl Auld and Mrs Helen Duffield
- Phone
- 01669620283
- Address
- Addycombe, Rothbury, Morpeth, NE65 7PG
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 122221
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.