- What did Ofsted judge Harbottle Church of England First School's overall effectiveness to be?
- Ofsted judged Harbottle Church of England First School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
- How many pupils attend Harbottle Church of England First School?
- Harbottle Church of England First School has 16 pupils on roll.
- What ages does Harbottle Church of England First School take?
- Harbottle Church of England First School admits pupils aged 3 to 9.
- Where is Harbottle Church of England First School located?
- Harbottle Church of England First School is located in Morpeth, NE65 7DG, Northumberland.
- How do I apply to Harbottle Church of England First School?
- Harbottle Church of England First School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
- Does Harbottle Church of England First School have a religious character?
- Yes — Harbottle Church of England First School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
- How are Reception places decided at Harbottle Church of England First School?
- When Harbottle Church of England First School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — ‘Looked after’ children or ‘previously looked after’ children i.e. children who were previously looked after but ceased to be because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order (formerly a residence order) or a special guardianship order and including children previously in state care outside of England who have ceased to be in that state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Residence in the school's catchment area — Children with a normal home address in the school’s catchment area, on whose behalf firm evidence is presented that they will be living in the catchment area by the appropriate admissions date. The school’s catchment area as defined by Cheviot Learning Trust and also available on the Northumberland County Council “school catchment area digital maps”; 3. Sibling link — Siblings. Children who have an older brother or sister who already attends Harbottle First School and who are still expected to be on roll at the school on the admission date, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 6 places at this entry point.
- What is the largest ethnic background at Harbottle Church of England First School?
- According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 100% of pupils at Harbottle Church of England First School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.