Morpeth Road Academy
School Name: Morpeth Road Academy Address: Bates Avenue Town/City: Blyth County: Northumberland Postcode: NE24 5TQ Telephone Number: 01670 351713 Website: https://morpethroad.wiseacademies.co.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 2-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2013 Trust: Wise Academies Sponsor: Wise Academies
Head of School: Mrs Felicity Troughton
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 253 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 60% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 60.3%
URN: 139756
DfE Number: 929/2405
UKPRN: 10041862
UPRN: 10090302304
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Northumberland (E06000057)
Constituency: Blyth and Ashington (E14001107)
Electoral Ward: Croft (E05016109)
Easting & Northing: 429922E, 581995N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 7' 55.43" N 1° 31' 55.56" W
Plus Code: 9C7W4FJ9+R5
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Aileen Barrass - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 February 2028.
- Mr Alex Brayson - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 October 2029.
- Mrs Zoe Elizabeth Carr (OBE) - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
- Mrs Christine Collins - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
- Mrs Sharon Lock - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 June 2026.
- Mrs Kate Martin - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
- Joanne Riley - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 April 2026.
- Mrs Gemma Seddon - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 December 2025.
- Mrs Felicity Troughton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2033.
- Mrs Clare Wandless - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2018. Term runs until 31 August 2032.