Rothbury First School is a primary school in Morpeth, serving pupils aged 3 to 9. 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.
Rothbury First School currently has around 87 pupils on roll, which is about 69% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.6% boys and 41.4% girls. Around 20.3% 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 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (96.6%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Addycombe, Morpeth, NE65 7PG |
| Website: | www.rothburyfirst.northumberland.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01669620283 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Northumberland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Cheryl Auld and Mrs Helen Duffield |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 122221 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 126 |
| Number of Pupils: | 87 |
| Number of Boys: | 51 |
| Number of Girls: | 36 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 96.60% | 84 |
| Other White | 2.30% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothbury First School Addycombe , Rothbury NE65 7PG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thropton Village First School Thropton , NE65 7JD | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thropton Village First School Thropton , NE65 7JD | 3out of 4 | 2,883 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School Silverton Lane , Rothbury NE65 7RJ | - not rated | 984 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School Silverton Lane , Rothbury NE65 7RJ | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.