NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School
Morpeth, NE65 0TJ · Northumberland · primary school
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4th 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 — 9.2/10 against 4,308 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 18.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in river kayaking, canoeing, and archery, and take part in beach adventures.
Getting in
The published school roll is 200 pupils against a stated capacity of 170. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? How are the outdoor activities like kayaking and archery scheduled within the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School
Overview
NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a nurturing environment where pupils are happy and feel safe. The report highlights a strong culture of kindness, with pupils valuing acceptance and following the school’s rules to ‘Love yourself, love each other, love the world’. Leaders have successfully maintained high standards despite significant staff changes, ensuring pupils enjoy a wide range of enriching experiences.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘confident mathematicians and scientists’ who enjoy learning and are keen to challenge themselves.
- Reading is taught effectively, with teachers acting as ‘experts’ and a ‘love of reading throughout the school’.
- Leaders have developed ‘effective systems’ to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to follow the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Children in the early years get off to a ‘strong start’ in a ‘stimulating and exciting’ environment.
- Staff value the support they receive to manage their workload, and most parents are highly supportive of the school.
Areas to improve
- In some curriculum subjects, leaders have not identified the most important knowledge to be taught in a logical order, meaning teachers are not consistently clear on how to plan lessons that build sequentially on prior learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff receive training, know how to report concerns, and keep detailed, timely records of actions taken.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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