Located in Morpeth, Linton Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

Linton Primary School currently has around 20 pupils on roll, which is about 50% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 90% boys and 10% girls. Around 65.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85%). other mixed pupils make up about 10%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Linton, Morpeth, NE61 5SG
Website: http://www.linton.northumberland.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01670860361
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Northumberland
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Carrie Hodgson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 122199

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 25/06/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 40
Number of Pupils: 20
Number of Boys: 18
Number of Girls: 2

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 21.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British85.00%17
Other Mixed10.00%2
Gypsy/Roma5.00%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Other White0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
55%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
9%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
105.5
Local authority average
104.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
102.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Linton Primary School
Linton , NE61 5SG
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ellington Primary School
Warkworth Drive , Ellington NE61 5HL
3out of 4 2,032 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.