What did Ofsted judge Tritlington Church of England First School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Tritlington Church of England First School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Tritlington Church of England First School?

Tritlington Church of England First School has 30 pupils on roll.

What ages does Tritlington Church of England First School take?

Tritlington Church of England First School admits pupils aged 3 to 9.

Where is Tritlington Church of England First School located?

Tritlington Church of England First School is located in Morpeth, NE61 3DU, Northumberland.

How do I apply to Tritlington Church of England First School?

Tritlington 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 Tritlington Church of England First School have a religious character?

Yes — Tritlington 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 Tritlington Church of England First School?

When Tritlington 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 and children who were previously looked after, but ceased to be so because, immediately after being looked after, they became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order; 2. Children previously in state care outside England — Children previously in state care outside of England. This refers to children who were previously in state care outside of England and have ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 3. Residence in the school's catchment area — Pupils living within the catchment area of the school and those on whose behalf firm evidence is presented that they will be living in the catchment area by the appropriate admission date, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 12 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Tritlington Church of England First School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90% of pupils at Tritlington Church of England First School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Tritlington Church of England First School: Catchment 2026

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How places are decided at Tritlington Church of England First School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked-after children and children who were previously looked after, but ceased to be so because, immediately after being looked after, they became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order.
2Children previously in state care outside England — Children previously in state care outside of England. This refers to children who were previously in state care outside of England and have ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
3Residence in the school's catchment area — Pupils living within the catchment area of the school and those on whose behalf firm evidence is presented that they will be living in the catchment area by the appropriate admission date.
4Sibling link — Pupils who have an older brother or sister who already attends the school and who is expected to be on roll at the school at the time of admission.
5Exceptional medical or psychological grounds — Children who have exceptional medical or social needs that make it essential that they attend Whalton C of E Primary School / Longhorsley C of E First School rather than any other. These needs must be fully supported by written evidence from the appropriate professional person involved with the family.
6Other children by distance from the school, with priority for admission given to childre… — Other children by distance from the school, with priority for admission given to children who live nearest to the school as measured by using Ordnance Survey data to plot an address in this system. Distances are measured from the main entrance of the child’s home to the main entrance of the school as specified in the school information pack.

Transcribed verbatim from Northumberland County Council's Admissions Handbook for First and Primary Schools 2026-27, which reproduces the determined admission policy of each voluntary aided, foundation, trust and academy school. A child with an Education, Health and Care Plan naming the school is admitted first; that is not an oversubscription criterion. Section: 'Tritlington C of E Voluntary Aided First School' (handbook page 40).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Tritlington Church of England First School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Tritlington Church of England First School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Tritlington Church of England First School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Tritlington Church of England First School?: Tritlington Church of England First School has 30 pupils on roll.
What ages does Tritlington Church of England First School take?: Tritlington Church of England First School admits pupils aged 3 to 9.
Where is Tritlington Church of England First School located?: Tritlington Church of England First School is located in Morpeth, NE61 3DU, Northumberland.
How do I apply to Tritlington Church of England First School?: Tritlington 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 Tritlington Church of England First School have a religious character?: Yes — Tritlington 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 Tritlington Church of England First School?: When Tritlington 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 and children who were previously looked after, but ceased to be so because, immediately after being looked after, they became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order; 2. Children previously in state care outside England — Children previously in state care outside of England. This refers to children who were previously in state care outside of England and have ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 3. Residence in the school's catchment area — Pupils living within the catchment area of the school and those on whose behalf firm evidence is presented that they will be living in the catchment area by the appropriate admission date, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 12 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Tritlington Church of England First School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90% of pupils at Tritlington Church of England First School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Tritlington Church of England First School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked-after children and children who were previously looked after, but ceased to be so because, immediately after being looked after, they became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order.
2Children previously in state care outside England — Children previously in state care outside of England. This refers to children who were previously in state care outside of England and have ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
3Residence in the school's catchment area — Pupils living within the catchment area of the school and those on whose behalf firm evidence is presented that they will be living in the catchment area by the appropriate admission date.
4Sibling link — Pupils who have an older brother or sister who already attends the school and who is expected to be on roll at the school at the time of admission.
5Exceptional medical or psychological grounds — Children who have exceptional medical or social needs that make it essential that they attend Whalton C of E Primary School / Longhorsley C of E First School rather than any other. These needs must be fully supported by written evidence from the appropriate professional person involved with the family.
6Other children by distance from the school, with priority for admission given to childre… — Other children by distance from the school, with priority for admission given to children who live nearest to the school as measured by using Ordnance Survey data to plot an address in this system. Distances are measured from the main entrance of the child’s home to the main entrance of the school as specified in the school information pack.

Tritlington Church of England First School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Tritlington Church of England First School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Tritlington Church of England First School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Tritlington Church of England First School?: Tritlington Church of England First School has 30 pupils on roll.
What ages does Tritlington Church of England First School take?: Tritlington Church of England First School admits pupils aged 3 to 9.
Where is Tritlington Church of England First School located?: Tritlington Church of England First School is located in Morpeth, NE61 3DU, Northumberland.
How do I apply to Tritlington Church of England First School?: Tritlington 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 Tritlington Church of England First School have a religious character?: Yes — Tritlington 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 Tritlington Church of England First School?: When Tritlington 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 and children who were previously looked after, but ceased to be so because, immediately after being looked after, they became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order; 2. Children previously in state care outside England — Children previously in state care outside of England. This refers to children who were previously in state care outside of England and have ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 3. Residence in the school's catchment area — Pupils living within the catchment area of the school and those on whose behalf firm evidence is presented that they will be living in the catchment area by the appropriate admission date, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 12 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Tritlington Church of England First School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90% of pupils at Tritlington Church of England First School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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