Located in Morpeth, Abbeyfields First School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 9. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Abbeyfields First School currently has around 325 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 8.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Abbot's Way, Morpeth, NE61 2LZ |
| Website: | https://afs.cheviotlt.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01670513582 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Northumberland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ben Henderson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 144181 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/12/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 378 |
| Number of Pupils: | 325 |
| Number of Boys: | 169 |
| Number of Girls: | 156 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.00% | 299 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 6 |
| African | 1.50% | 5 |
| Other White | 1.50% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfields First School Abbot's Way , NE61 2LZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfields First School Abbot's Way , NE61 2LZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School Oldgate , NE61 1QF | - not rated | 630 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth Oldgate , NE61 1QF | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth All Saints Church of England Aided First School Pinewood Drive , Lancaster Park NE61 3RD | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King Edward VI School Cottingwood Lane , NE61 1DN | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Edward VI School Cottingwood Lane , NE61 1DN | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth Newminster Middle School Mitford Road , NE61 1RH | - not rated | 746 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Newminster Middle School Mitford Road , NE61 1RH | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Chantry Middle School Mitford Road , NE61 1RQ | - not rated | 813 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth Chantry Middle School Mitford Road , NE61 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyloe House Care of: Northumberland County Council , County Hall NE61 2EF | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School & Media Arts College Stobhillgate , NE61 2HA | 3out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.