Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School
School Name: Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School Address: Silverton Lane, Rothbury Town/City: Morpeth County: Northumberland Postcode: NE65 7RJ Telephone Number: 01669 620287 Website: www.dtms.cheviotlt.co.uk
Phase: Middle deemed secondary (ages 9-13) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2018 Trust: Cheviot Learning Trust Sponsor: Cheviot Learning Trust
Headteacher: Mr Liam Murtagh
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 184 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.7%
URN: 145639
DfE Number: 929/4802
UKPRN: 10067248
UPRN: 100110769238
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Northumberland (E06000057)
Constituency: North Northumberland (E14001397)
Electoral Ward: Rothbury (E05016141)
Diocese: CE25(Diocese of Newcastle)
Easting & Northing: 406293E, 601192N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 18' 19.52" N 1° 54' 8.18" W
Plus Code: 9C7W834X+53
DfE Record: View record
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- 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 26 April 2018 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 25 April 2029.
- Mrs Judith Angela Carr - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 14 November 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 November 2026.
- Miss Toni Danielle Dick - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
- Miss Toni Dick - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 June 2026.
- Mr Christopher Paul Freeman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 January 2027.
- Mr John Gray - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 1990 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 13 May 2029.
- Mrs Margaret Henderson - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 February 2028.
- Mr Liam Seosaimh Murtagh - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2013 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Nicholas Stuart Rowark - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 April 2030.