Ellington Primary School
Morpeth, NE61 5HL · Northumberland · primary school
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7th of 60 primary schools in Northumberland we can score, 127 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.1/10 against 4,017 of them, against 8.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ellington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 22.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Nurf Club and Kurling at Killingworth, alongside athletics, canoeing, archery, climbing, caving, gymnastics and football. The school hosts Ellington's Got Talent, organises a visit to the Houses of Parliament, and runs a Year 5/6 residential trip to Lockerbie Manor.
Getting in
The published school roll is 218 pupils against a stated capacity of 249. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining in the current academic year? How are the residential trips structured to ensure all pupils feel included?
What Ofsted said about Ellington Primary School
Overview
Ellington Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "harmonious and happy" environment where pupils thrive. Leaders maintain "very high expectations," resulting in strong pupil achievement, particularly in reading and mathematics, alongside exemplary behaviour and a broad, well-sequenced curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and carefully sequenced," with clear key knowledge and effective activities, such as the 'green star challenge' in mathematics, to help pupils consolidate learning.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; adults deliver the phonics programme "consistently well," and pupils enjoy reading for pleasure, recognising its benefits for refocusing attention.
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour and "highly positive attitudes to learning," with bullying not tolerated and a strong sense of community through roles like peer mentors.
- Leadership is "very effective," with staff reporting high morale and leaders being "considerate of their workload and well-being."
- The school offers an inclusive, ambitious curriculum for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and enriches learning through local exploration and diverse cultural studies.
Areas to improve
- The school must improve the monitoring of its SEND provision to ensure support strategies are "implemented consistently well" in lessons, as current inconsistencies mean some pupils are not making the progress they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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