NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School
MORPETH, NE61 5TR · Northumberland · primary school
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55th 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 — 0.4/10 against 692 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 29.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.10 |
| 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.
NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Choir, Recorder, Stories, Gymnastics, Dance, and Mindfulness clubs. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 125 pupils against a stated capacity of 202. 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 standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to address the current attainment gap?
What Ofsted said about NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes the school as “the heart of the community” where pupils are “proud to attend” and find it a “welcoming place to learn.” Leaders have established an “ambitious curriculum” that supports academic progress and provides diverse opportunities, ensuring pupils “rise to the high expectations” set by staff. The inspection highlights a strong focus on reading, effective support for pupils with special educational needs, and positive behaviour driven by clear routines and trust values.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “suitably ambitious for all pupils,” including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with effective adaptations for mixed-age classes in many subjects.
- Reading is prioritised, with “well-trained staff” teaching phonics consistently; this foundation helps pupils “improve their writing” and enjoy a range of books.
- Pupils benefit from high-quality support, including specialist staff for speech and language, and “carefully considered adaptations” that remove barriers to learning.
- Extra-curricular experiences, such as overnight camps and visits to museums, “bring the curriculum to life” and broaden pupils’ horizons.
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils being “rarely distracted” and relationships between staff and pupils described as “warm and caring.”
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the skills and knowledge pupils should gain are “not precise enough” to reflect the mixed-age curriculum, leading to unclear learning objectives.
- The school should “refine the end points for these subjects” to ensure assessment accurately tracks how pupils build knowledge and skills over time.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 29% |
| 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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