Thropton Village First School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Thropton Village First School
Address: Thropton
Town/City: Morpeth
County: Northumberland
Postcode: NE65 7JD
Telephone Number: 01669 620297
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-9)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Cheviot Learning Trust
Sponsor: Cheviot Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Liam Murtagh
Capacity: 50
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 36 (44% boys & 56% girls)
Enrollment: 72% of capacity

Location and administration

URN: 145637
DfE Number: 929/5201
UKPRN: 10067246
UPRN: 200001685459
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Northumberland (E06000057)
Constituency: North Northumberland (E14001397)
Electoral Ward: Rothbury (E05016141)

Easting & Northing: 403184E, 602350N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 18' 57.09" N 1° 57' 4.43" W
Plus Code: 9C7W828X+8G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Alison Ball - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
  • Mrs Susan Burston - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 April 2029.
  • Mrs Judith Angela Carr - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 14 November 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2026.
  • Miss Toni Danielle Dick - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 June 2026.
  • Mr Christopher Paul Freeman - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 February 2026.
  • Mr Paul Christopher Freeman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 February 2026.
  • Mr John Gray - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 13 May 2029.
  • Mrs Margaret Henderson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 February 2028.
  • Mr Liam Seosaimh Murtagh - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Nicholas Stuart Rowark - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 24 April 2030.