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Rothbury First School

Morpeth, NE65 7PG · Northumberland · primary school

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What Ofsted said about Rothbury First School

Inspection report dated 2 December 2024

Overview

Rothbury First School is described as a "happy and vibrant" institution where pupils are "incredibly proud" to attend. The report highlights a culture of high ambition, with pupils demonstrating "exemplary" behaviour and "high levels of respect and kindness." Leaders and governors provide "highly effective leadership," ensuring that staff feel valued and that the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are met effectively.

Strengths

  • Pupils display "exemplary" behaviour, showing "determination and self-confidence" in lessons and during social times.
  • The curriculum is "well designed to build pupils’ knowledge in a well-ordered way," with teachers confidently addressing misconceptions.
  • Reading is "celebrated" across the school, with structured phonics teaching enabling pupils to become "confident, fluent readers."
  • Staff provide "highly effective support" to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring full access to the curriculum.
  • Relationships between adults and pupils are "incredibly warm," with staff being "attentive to pupils’ needs."

Areas to improve

  • Assessment in some foundation subjects lacks rigour, meaning "gaps in pupil’s knowledge are not addressed quickly enough."
  • Pupils do not have a "secure understanding of different faiths and beliefs," which the school should develop further.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."

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Demand
×1.0
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
20%
vs 25% across England

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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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