Thropton Village First School
Thropton, Morpeth, NE65 7JDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thropton Village 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 rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 September 2017, report published 18 October 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 September 2022
The tranquil, peaceful setting of Thropton Village First school matches the calm, harmonious atmosphere in classrooms and corridors. Forty four pupils and a small staff team, work, learn and play in a warm, welcoming environment. Pupils are happy, they enjoy coming to school and make the most of the safe space that has been created by leaders. Staff have high expectations for pupils. They expect them to behave well, work hard and do well. Pupils respect staff, they listen attentively and demonstrate exemplary manners. Pupils are kind and thoughtful. Being in mixed-aged classes that include three year groups is not a problem. Pupils manage the situation by being independent, patient and tolerant of others. They know at times they might have to wait for adult support. They are supportive of each other; this helps pupils to make the most of their time at school. Pupils have been taught about bullying but find it difficult to imagine that it could happen at their school. They are certain that if bullying did occur, an adult would be there to sort things out. Pupils know that there is always an adult available to talk to if they have a worry or a concern. Pupils are fully involved in the life of the school. House captains and school council members are voted for, enabling pupils to have a voice in school.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum lacks sufficient detail and structure. This means that pupils may miss out on acquiring crucial knowledge as they move through the school. Leaders should review the curriculum to ensure that the three-year rolling programme enables pupils to revisit and build on their prior learning.
- The accuracy of teacher assessments for pupils' reading is not precise enough. As a result, some pupils are being asked to read books that do not match their reading knowledge. This leads to pupils' struggling to read with fluency and enjoyment. Leaders should review how reading is assessed and make sure that books are carefully matched to pupils' needs.
Pupil numbers and mix
36 pupils on roll, with places for 50
Schools near Thropton Village First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rothbury First School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Harbottle Church of England First School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Whittingham Church of England Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Swarland Primary School | 8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 83% 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
- Mr Liam Murtagh
- Phone
- 01669620297
- Address
- Thropton, Morpeth, NE65 7JD
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 145637
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.