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Morpeth First School
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Morpeth First School
- Primary
- Morpeth NE61 2AP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritized from Nursery; phonics taught fluently. Maths vocabulary emphasized.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and balanced curriculum identified with key knowledge stage by stage.
Areas Needing Improvement: Geography and PE plans are not consistently detailed; older pupils less engaged in new maths curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff checks and additional support help pupils catch up in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Strong relationships, calm learning environments; rare bullying incidents managed well.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Maths starts strong in Nursery; older pupils struggle due to less engagement. Reading systematically taught.
Support for SEND Pupils: SENCo ensures small steps are identified; external agencies support; staff trained in well-being.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is extremely rare; staff help pupils manage emotions and feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is effective; regular training and vigilant staff.
Parent Feedback: Information about complaints and feedback is directed to Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers clubs like robotics, football, and dance; musical instrument lessons available.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective reading strategies; some gaps in teaching maths and geography.
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Morpeth First School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 329 students from age 3-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
D-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-9 | 3-11 | 3-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | - | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Morpeth First School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1