Swarland Primary School
Leamington Lane, Newton-on-the-Moor, Morpeth, NE65 9JPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Swarland Primary School is a primary school in Morpeth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. It ranks 1st of 9 primary schools in Morpeth. 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 3 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 October 2024
Pupils enjoy attending this happy, friendly school. They work hard, behave well and treat each other with respect. The youngest children thrive in Reception class and make a great start to their education. Pupils continue to grow in confidence through the school. They achieve well and are skilfully prepared for the next stage of their education. The school builds very strong relationships with children and their families. Right from the start, staff adapt their approach to meet children's needs. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well. The support these pupils receive enables them to play a full part in all aspects of school life. The school expects pupils to 'be the best they can be' in all aspects of school life. Pupils try hard to meet these high expectations. They achieve well across many subjects and enjoy a wide range of clubs, from Irish dancing to chess. Pupils value the school's support for managing their mental health. They speak positively about the techniques they learn to reduce anxiety and cope with setbacks. Pupils feel safe at school. They know when and how to seek help. They trust staff to take them seriously and to sort out any problems if they arise.
What the school should improve
- The school's programme for pupils' personal development does not cover some fundamental British values, such as democracy, in sufficient depth. This means that pupils are not as well prepared for life after school as they could be. The school should develop further opportunities for pupils to learn about all of the British values, to support pupils to develop their understanding of the world around them.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
6 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
76 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near Swarland Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felton Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Shilbottle Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Broomhill Primary School | 5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
| Swansfield Park Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Fletcher
- Phone
- 01670787346
- Address
- Leamington Lane, Newton-on-the-Moor, Morpeth, NE65 9JP
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 122240
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.