Is Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 6 July 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 6th of 27 secondary schools in Northumberland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 77% of pupils at Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School

Silverton Lane, Rothbury, Morpeth, NE65 7RJ

Local ranking6th of 27 secondary schools in Northumberland

Ofsted: Good

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

240

Capacity

9-13

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 July 2022.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 193
Boys: 96 (52%)
Girls: 88 (48%)
Capacity: 240 (77% full)
SEND: 22.8%
FSM Eligible: 11.4%
EAL: 0.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.7%
SEN Support: 17.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,275/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 4.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.2%
White Other: 2.1%
Mixed Other: 2.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%
Black African: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.5%

92.2%

White British

2.1%

White Other

2.1%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01669620287

info@dtms.cheviotlt.co.uk

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Silverton Lane

Morpeth, North East

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Administrative

URN: 145639
UKPRN: 10067248
Establishment No.: 4802
Trust: CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST

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