Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School

Overview

Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School is described as a "happy and friendly" environment where pupils are "thankful, honest and full of hope." The report highlights that pupils achieve well, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, with "impressive" standards in vocabulary and oracy. While leadership has experienced recent turbulence, staff have ensured pupils remain safe and continue to make progress.

Strengths

• Pupils make "secure progress" through the curriculum, with "advanced" oracy and vocabulary development.
• Behaviour is a "significant strength," with pupils being respectful, responsible, and ready for learning; sanctions are "rarely needed."
• Inclusion is central to decision-making, with effective support for vulnerable pupils and those with special educational needs.
• The curriculum is "ambitious," particularly in writing, where teaching is "highly effective."
• Attendance is in line with national figures, supported by effective monitoring and communication with parents.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should embed the new curriculum in the early years and strengthen opportunities for high-quality interactions during independent learning.
• Governance must ensure leaders improve weaker areas, including foundation subjects like history and geography, in a timely fashion.
• Leaders should ensure checks on pupils’ learning are used consistently to identify gaps and inform teaching.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.