Collingwood School & Media Arts College

About Collingwood School & Media Arts College

Collingwood School & Media Arts College is a community special school in Morpeth, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 308 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 January 2020) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.9 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 50.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Northumberland →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 2–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

308 / 310 (99%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 January 2020

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Stobhillgate, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2HA

Phone

01670516374

Headteacher

Gillian Linkleter

Website

http://www.collingwoodmediacollege.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Collingwood School & Media Arts College?

Collingwood School & Media Arts College is a community special school in Morpeth, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 2–19.

How many pupils does Collingwood School & Media Arts College have?

Collingwood School & Media Arts College has 308 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Collingwood School & Media Arts College's Ofsted rating?

Collingwood School & Media Arts College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 January 2020).

How does Collingwood School & Media Arts College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Collingwood School & Media Arts College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.9 in 2025/26.

How does Collingwood School & Media Arts College perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Collingwood School & Media Arts College met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Collingwood School & Media Arts College?

Collingwood School & Media Arts College is located at Stobhillgate, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2HA.