Swarland Primary School
Community primary school in Morpeth (Northumberland).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).At Swarland Primary School our ethos and values are that enjoyment and achievement go hand in hand. It is our role, to help the children of Swarland School to become happy, lifelong learners supporting them to reach their goals and dreams and in doing so achieving their full potential. As parents and carers, you are the most important person in your child's life.
It is really important we work together to support each other in making this a reality. Swarland Primary School Newton-on-the-Moor, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 9JP Tel No: 01670 787346 All information on this website is available in paper format should it be required. Paper copies of anything on this website are available to parents free of charge.
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Enrichment
9 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Fencing
- Music
- Swimming
- Forest School
- Mathletics
- Read Write Inc (RWI)
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- White Rose Maths
- Philosophy for Children (P4C)
Awards
8 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Basic Skills Quality MarkLiteracy and numeracy
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- International School AwardRecognised award
- Music MarkMusic
Key facts
- URN
- 122240
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Constituency
- North Northumberland
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Scott | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2020 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Emma Reid | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Will Hopkins | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Rob Woods | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Dr Stephen Hinchliffe | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Dave Hume | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Carolyn Letts | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Phil Eastlake | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Suzannah Knight Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record