St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth

Pupils

Pupils

177

Capacity

180

Girls / boys

51% / 49%

Free school meals

6%

Staff

Teachers (FTE)

7.1

Teaching assistants (FTE)

9

Leadership (FTE)

2

Part-time teachers

38%

School workforce census, 2025/26.

What is St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted last inspected St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth on 25 March 2025 and did not give an overall grade, as single-word grades ended in September 2024.

How do I apply for a place at St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth?

Apply through the council where you live by 15 January for a Reception place starting that September. Children start Reception in the September after their fourth birthday. You can usually list between 3 and 6 schools in order of preference, and offers are sent on 16 April, or the next working day. A place in its nursery class does not carry on into Reception, so you still need to apply. As a Roman Catholic school it may also ask for a supplementary form, and its admissions policy says whether it does.

Does living near St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth guarantee a place?

No. Distance only counts when St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth has more applicants than places. Then its admission criteria, set by its academy trust, decide who is offered a place first. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance or a catchment area. As a Roman Catholic school, it can give priority to children on grounds of faith. How far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.

How many pupils are at St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth?

St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth had 177 pupils aged 3 to 9 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 180. It is a mixed school.