Morpeth North & Pegswood
Summary
Morpeth North & Pegswood (E02005721) is part of Northumberland local authority (view on map). Morpeth North & Pegswood has an approximate population of 5,600 people, of which 15% are children 15 years old and under. It is classified as "larger rural: nearer to a major town or city".
Morpeth North & Pegswood neighbours Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston, Longhorsley, Hepscott & Capheaton, Morpeth Central & East, Morpeth South & West, and Ashington West & South.
Headlines
- 8% of pupils have an EHC plan, placing it in the top 10% of all areas in England – see more.
- 5% of pupils belong to a minority ethnic group, placing it in the bottom 10% of all areas in England – see more.
- -999% of pupils have a first language known or believed to be other than English, placing it in the bottom 10% of all areas in England – see more.
Guidance and data sources
Local area pages are based on the middle-layer super output areas (MSOAs) distributed across the country. MSOAs comprise between 2,000 and 6,000 households and have a resident population of, generally, between 5,000 and 15,000 people. MSOAs fit within local authorities. For each area, descriptive statistics are compared with local authority and national averages. For more information about MSOAs, please visit the Office for National Statistics website.
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Deprivation
Morpeth North & Pegswood is the 18th least deprived area in Northumberland (out of 38) with 27% of children living in low-income families, compared to 34% across Northumberland and 38% nationally.
State-funded pupil characteristics
Information acquired from the school census.
Free school meals
In Morpeth North & Pegswood, 17% of state-funded pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared to 26% in Northumberland and 27% nationally.
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Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals
Table showing the percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals
| % in Morpeth North & Pegswood | % in Northumberland | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals | 17% | 26% | 27% |
| Not eligible for free school meals | 83% | 74% | 73% |
Special educational needs
In Morpeth North & Pegswood, 22% of pupils in state-funded settings have special educational needs (SEN), compared to 21% in Northumberland, and 19% nationally.
This includes the number of pupils with an education, health and care (EHC) plan and the number of pupils with SEN support.
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Percentage of pupils with special educational needs in schools
Table showing the percentage of pupils with special educational needs in schools
| % in Morpeth North & Pegswood | % in Northumberland | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No special educational needs | 77% | 79% | 81% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 14% | 14% | 14% |
| With an education, health, and care plan (EHCP) | 8% | 7% | 5% |
Ethnicity
In Morpeth North & Pegswood, 5% of pupils are from a minority ethnic background, compared to 7% in Northumberland, and 33% nationally.
Percentages may not sum to 100%, due to small values being suppressed.
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Percentage of pupils by major ethnic groups
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| % in Morpeth North & Pegswood | % in Northumberland | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 93% | 67% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 14% |
| Black | – | 1% | 7% |
| Mixed | 2% | 2% | 7% |
| Other | – | 1% | 3% |
| Not known | – | 1% | 2% |
English as an additional language
The percentage of pupils in Morpeth North & Pegswood with English as an additional language is suppressed due to low numbers, compared with 3% in Northumberland, and 22% nationally.
Numbers may not sum to 100%, due to a small number of pupils with an unclassified language.
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Percentage of pupils with English as an additional language
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| % in Morpeth North & Pegswood | % in Northumberland | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known or believed to be other than English | – | 3% | 22% |
| Known or believed to be English | – | 97% | 78% |
Provider information
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Registered childcare providers
Morpeth North & Pegswood has 3 registered childcare providers.
| Type | Number in Morpeth North & Pegswood |
|---|---|
| All childcare providers | 3 |
| Childminders | 1 |
| Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care | 2 |
There have been no inspections of childcare providers in Morpeth North & Pegswood since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
State-funded schools
Morpeth North & Pegswood has 2 state-funded schools.
| Type | Number in Morpeth North & Pegswood |
|---|---|
| All state-funded schools | 2 |
| Nursery schools | 0 |
| Primary and all-through schools | 1 |
| Secondary and all-through schools | 1 |
| Special schools | 0 |
| Registered alternative provision | 0 |
There have been no inspections of schools in Morpeth North & Pegswood since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
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