Morpeth First School Catchment Area
Morpeth First School is a community primary school in Morpeth, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 3–9, with 322 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–9
Age range
322
Pupils
300
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Morpeth First School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Morpeth First School is set by Northumberland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Northumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Northumberland catchment area documents →Morpeth First School — School Information
- Full address
- Loansdean, Morpeth, NE61 2AP
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–9 years
- Free school meals
- 10.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122210
Other Primary Schools in Morpeth
If Morpeth First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Morpeth are the next closest alternatives.
Amble Links Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE65 0SA
Broomhill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE65 9UT
Red Row Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE61 5AS
Ellington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE61 5HL
Linton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE61 5SG
Pegswood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE61 6XG
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Frequently Asked Questions — Morpeth First School
Is Morpeth First School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Morpeth First School currently has 322 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 300 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Morpeth First School? ▾
Admission to Morpeth First School is managed by Northumberland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Morpeth First School cover? ▾
Morpeth First School is a primary school in Morpeth, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 3–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Morpeth First School? ▾
Morpeth First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.