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Morpeth Road Academy
Blyth·North East·Academy
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Morpeth Road Academy is a primary academy in Blyth, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Morpeth Road Academy has 51% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 288 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 9.0%, 50% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.5%.
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At Morpeth Road Academy, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
60% met the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths.
Morpeth Road Academy has an overall absence rate of 7.5%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Morpeth Road Academy is 9.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Morpeth Road Academy has 288 pupils on roll.
50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Morpeth Road Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Morpeth Road Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Morpeth Road Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
22/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
9/mo
41% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.7
Bus Stops
5
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Parent View
Would Recommend
14%
Child is Happy
3%
Child Feels Safe
3%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.