Morpeth Newminster Middle School
URN: 137748 • Morpeth NE61 1RH
Overview
- Name
- Morpeth Newminster Middle School
- URN
- 137748
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elizabeth Kinninment (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01670513621
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mitford Road, Morpeth NE61 1RH
Summary
Morpeth Newminster Middle School, located in Northumberland, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 555 students, exceeding its capacity of 512. The school aims to foster both academic and personal development within a supportive environment, ensuring that each student can reach their full potential.
The curriculum is designed to provide a balanced education, with a strong emphasis on creative arts and extracurricular activities, such as recent performances of "Aladdin Jr." and various dance classes. The school also promotes community engagement through events like joint open evenings with Chantry Middle School, allowing families to explore educational options together.
Support for students is a priority, with provisions in place for those with special educational needs and various programmes aimed at enhancing literacy and numeracy. The school is committed to building a strong community, encouraging alumni involvement, and providing a nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially. For more information, visit their website at [Newminster Middle School](https://nms.cheviotlt.co.uk/).
The curriculum is designed to provide a balanced education, with a strong emphasis on creative arts and extracurricular activities, such as recent performances of "Aladdin Jr." and various dance classes. The school also promotes community engagement through events like joint open evenings with Chantry Middle School, allowing families to explore educational options together.
Support for students is a priority, with provisions in place for those with special educational needs and various programmes aimed at enhancing literacy and numeracy. The school is committed to building a strong community, encouraging alumni involvement, and providing a nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially. For more information, visit their website at [Newminster Middle School](https://nms.cheviotlt.co.uk/).
Useful links
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- Creative Arts (sen)
- Office Hours & Absences (sen)
- Calendar & Term Dates (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- 10th Oct 2025 Whickham Thorns Half Term Adventure Club Please click here for further information (other)
- @NewminsterMid (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 9 - 13
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 512
- Pupils
- 555
- Boys
- 257
- Girls
- 298
- FSM %
- 11.90
- Open date
- 2011-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 555 | 257 | 298 | 512 | 11.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 556 | 248 | 308 | 512 | 9.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 547 | 259 | 288 | 512 | 8.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 547 | 259 | 288 | 512 | 8.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 521 | 261 | 260 | 512 | 7.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 526 | 271 | 255 | 512 | 8.70 |
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