Is Ellington Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 17 July 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 5th of 118 primary schools in Northumberland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Ellington Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 78% of pupils at Ellington Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Ellington Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Ellington Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Ellington Primary School

Warkworth Drive, Ellington, Morpeth, NE61 5HL

Local ranking5th of 118 primary schools in Northumberland

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

249

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 17 July 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 78.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 22.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 89.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 78.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 89.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 112.0
Cohort Size: 18

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 202
Boys: 105 (48%)
Girls: 113 (52%)
Capacity: 249 (88% full)
SEND: 16.3%
FSM Eligible: 13.2%
EAL: 0.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.5%
SEN Support: 14.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,045/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 96.0%
Gypsy/Roma: 2.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.5%

96.0%

White British

2.5%

Gypsy/Roma

1.5%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01670860769

admin@ellington.northumberland.sch.uk

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Warkworth Drive

Morpeth, North East

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Administrative

URN: 122198
UKPRN: 10072494
Establishment No.: 2103

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