Pegswood Primary School
URN: 122216 • Morpeth NE61 6XG
Overview
- Name
- Pegswood Primary School
- URN
- 122216
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Waterfield (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01670512834
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Longhirst Road, Morpeth NE61 6XG
Summary
Pegswood Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Morpeth, Northumberland, with a current enrolment of 137 pupils against a capacity of 210. The school prioritises resilience as a core value, fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop their skills and confidence. The leadership team, headed by Andrew Waterfield, aims to create a welcoming atmosphere for both students and parents.
The curriculum at Pegswood Primary School is designed to engage students through a variety of activities, including workshops, themed days, and community projects. Recent initiatives have included a road safety workshop, a circus skills day, and collaborative reading sessions between different year groups. The school also places importance on local community involvement, as demonstrated by their fundraising efforts for charities and partnerships with local authors.
With a significant percentage of pupils (35.80%) eligible for free school meals, Pegswood Primary School is committed to inclusivity and support for all families. The school encourages parental engagement through regular communication and events, ensuring that the community plays an integral role in the educational experience. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.
The curriculum at Pegswood Primary School is designed to engage students through a variety of activities, including workshops, themed days, and community projects. Recent initiatives have included a road safety workshop, a circus skills day, and collaborative reading sessions between different year groups. The school also places importance on local community involvement, as demonstrated by their fundraising efforts for charities and partnerships with local authors.
With a significant percentage of pupils (35.80%) eligible for free school meals, Pegswood Primary School is committed to inclusivity and support for all families. The school encourages parental engagement through regular communication and events, ensuring that the community plays an integral role in the educational experience. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Governor Privacy Notice (governance)
- Pegswood Primary School SEND (sen)
- Pegswood Primary School's SEND Information (sen)
- Pegswood Primary School's SEND Provision (sen)
- Sensory Circuit Opening (sen)
- Sensory Circuit Opening (sen)
- Special Educational Needs & Disability (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 137
- Boys
- 71
- Girls
- 66
- FSM %
- 35.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 137 | 71 | 66 | 210 | 35.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 148 | 80 | 68 | 210 | 34.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 147 | 78 | 69 | 216 | 27.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 147 | 78 | 69 | 216 | 27.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 157 | 70 | 87 | 216 | 28.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 171 | 75 | 96 | 216 | 28.70 |
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