Ashington Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Green Lane Ashington Northumberland NE63 8DH |
| Phone | 01670812166 |
| Reference Number | 144601 |
Ashington Academy has demonstrated good overall performance in its first inspection, reflecting substantial efforts by leaders and staff to enhance educational quality. The school has cultivated a supportive environment where pupils report high levels of satisfaction and recognize positive changes over time. However, there are notable areas that require attention, particularly in the consistency of career guidance and the identification of knowledge gaps for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This context is important as the school is newly inspected under the North East Learning Trust, indicating ongoing adaptations and growth.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 966 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 84 | 128 | 212 |
| 8 | 98 | 87 | 185 |
| 9 | 82 | 90 | 172 |
| 10 | 91 | 69 | 160 |
| 11 | 77 | 74 | 151 |
| 12 | 33 | 19 | 52 |
| 13 | 18 | 16 | 34 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.6% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong support systems in place for pupils.
- High expectations from teachers leading to good behavior and engagement.
- Effective reading support for early learners.
- Teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge and benefit from ongoing training.
- Improvements to the curriculum allowing better retention of knowledge.
- Positive relationships reported between staff and pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent identification of prior knowledge gaps for pupils with SEND.
- Lack of a strategic approach to careers guidance affecting pupils' planning for their next steps.
- Insufficient checks on personal development curriculum knowledge.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 35.7 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 35.8 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 26.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 75 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
Norham Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 0LF |
0.79 miles |
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Ringway Primary School
Ringway, Guide Post, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5YP |
0.92 miles |
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Stakeford Primary School
East Ford Road, Stakeford, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5TZ |
0.93 miles |
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NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School
Moorhouse Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9LP |
1.1 miles |
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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
Moorhouse Lane, Ashington, NE63 9LR |
1.11 miles |
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Mowbray Primary School
Stakeford Lane, Guide Post, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5HQ |
1.26 miles |
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NCEA Bishop's Primary School
Academy Road, Ashington, NE63 9FZ |
1.29 miles |
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Choppington Primary School
Eastgate, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5RR |
1.97 miles |
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2.2 miles |
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Bedlington Station Primary School
School Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7JQ |
2.55 miles |
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Pegswood Primary School
Longhirst Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6XG |
2.59 miles |
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Linton Primary School
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2.65 miles |
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NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School
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2.98 miles |
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Cambois Primary School
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3.01 miles |
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Stead Lane Primary School
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3.05 miles |
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Meadowdale Academy
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3.13 miles |
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Ellington Primary School
Warkworth Drive, Ellington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5HL |
3.14 miles |
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Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School
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3.29 miles |
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Bedlington West End Primary School
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3.29 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School
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Gust Independent School
1 Haldane Street, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8SF |
0.46 miles |
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Rosewood Independent School
Ardlea, Station Road End, Stannington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6DR |
0.5 miles |
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Cleaswell Hill School
School Avenue, Guide Post, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5DJ |
1.29 miles |
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NCEA Duke's Secondary School
Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ |
1.33 miles |
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NCEA Castle School
Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ |
1.36 miles |
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Bedlington Academy
Palace Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7DS |
2.82 miles |
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St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
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3.28 miles |
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Howard House School
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3.4 miles |
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Collingwood School & Media Arts College
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3.9 miles |
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The Blyth Academy
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3.94 miles |
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Gilbert Ward Academy
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4.45 miles |
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Kyloe House
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4.47 miles |
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The King Edward VI School
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4.49 miles |
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Bede Academy
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4.73 miles |
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The Apex Academy
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4.87 miles |