Open Other Primary Mixed

Morpeth Road Academy

Bates Avenue, Blyth, NE24 5TQ
Part of: THE BLYTH QUAYS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Morpeth Road Academy
Blyth, NE24 5TQ
288 Pupils
446 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
60.00% FSM %
127 Boys
161 Girls
About Morpeth Road Academy

Morpeth Road Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Blyth, Northumberland, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 2–11. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 288 pupils on roll. School capacity: 446. Current headteacher: Felicity Troughton.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Northumberland
Region North East
Administrative District Northumberland
Parliamentary Constituency Blyth and Ashington
Ward Croft
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor WISE ACADEMIES
Opened 01-06-2013
UKPRN 10041862
URN 139756
Data Last Updated 24-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Christine Collins Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Catherine Rooney Chair of Local Governing Body 01/01/2025 28/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Clare Wandless Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2018 31/08/2032 N/A
Mrs Aileen Barrass Local Governor 07/02/2024 06/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alexander Brayson Local Governor 22/09/2021 21/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Alex Brayson Local Governor 10/10/2025 09/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Zoe Carr (OBE) Local Governor 01/09/2018 31/08/2030 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sharon Lock Local Governor 01/05/2025 01/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kate Martin Local Governor 30/03/2023 29/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Philip Moore Local Governor 25/05/2022 10/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Joanne Riley Local Governor 15/10/2025 14/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Catherine Rooney Local Governor 07/02/2024 28/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Malvin's Close Academy
0.67 km • Blyth
Other
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
1.19 km • Blyth
Other
Gilbert Ward Academy
1.2 km • Blyth
Other
The Dales School
1.23 km • Blyth
Other
The Blyth Academy
1.31 km • Blyth
Other
Horton Grange Primary School
1.34 km • Blyth
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Morpeth Road Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Blyth, Northumberland.
Morpeth Road Academy has 288 pupils, with a capacity of 446.
Morpeth Road Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Head of School at Morpeth Road Academy is Mrs Felicity Troughton.
Morpeth Road Academy is at Bates Avenue, Blyth, NE24 5TQ, in the Northumberland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Morpeth Road Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Morpeth Road Academy is currently open.
Contact
Head of School
Mrs Felicity Troughton
Bates Avenue, Blyth, NE24 5TQ
01670351713
morpethroad.wiseacademies.co.uk/
Location
NE24 5TQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139756
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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