Felton Church of England Primary School
Morpeth, NE65 9PY · Northumberland · primary school
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32nd 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.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Felton Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. The school holds a Good Ofsted rating from an inspection in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football and judo clubs, alongside swimming, dance, gymnastics, hockey, rugby, cricket, and forest skills. Trips include Edinburgh in 2026 and St Mary's Lighthouse. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 102 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Felton Church of England Primary School
Overview
Felton Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils enjoy attending and achieve well. Positive relationships between staff and pupils create a safe environment, with bullying not being an issue. However, inconsistencies in teacher expectations and behaviour management prevent some pupils from reaching their full potential.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe due to "positive relationships" with staff and effective safeguarding arrangements.
- The curriculum is carefully planned, with learning broken into "small steps" and reflective of the local context.
- Reading is a priority, with a consistent phonics programme ensuring pupils "achieve well" and catch up if needed.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "supported effectively" with precise, measurable targets.
- Governors are "organised and knowledgeable," playing an active role in school life and community engagement.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ expectations are not consistently high, and some tasks are "not sufficiently ambitious," limiting pupil achievement.
- The new behaviour policy is "not securely embedded," leading to variation in expectations across the school.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust checks on staff and visitors, and pupils taught confidently about keeping themselves safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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
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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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