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 |
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 | 2022-05-20 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2022-03-23 | School inspection:GoodSchool inspection, PDF - 20 May 2022 |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| 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 |
|
NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School
Moorhouse Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9LP |
1.1 miles |
|
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
Moorhouse Lane, Ashington, NE63 9LR |
1.11 miles |
|
Mowbray Primary School
Stakeford Lane, Guide Post, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5HQ |
1.26 miles |
|
NCEA Bishop's Primary School
Academy Road, Ashington, NE63 9FZ |
1.29 miles |
|
Choppington Primary School
Eastgate, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5RR |
1.97 miles |
|
NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School
Central Parkway, Newbiggin-By-the-Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6RT |
2.2 miles |
|
Bedlington Station Primary School
School Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7JQ |
2.55 miles |
|
Pegswood Primary School
Longhirst Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6XG |
2.59 miles |
|
Linton Primary School
Linton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5SG |
2.65 miles |
|
NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School
Church Square, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5TR |
2.98 miles |
|
Cambois Primary School
Cowgate, Cambois, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1RD |
3.01 miles |
|
Stead Lane Primary School
Stead Lane, The Oval, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5JS |
3.05 miles |
|
Meadowdale Academy
Hazelmere Avenue, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6HA |
3.13 miles |
|
Ellington Primary School
Warkworth Drive, Ellington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5HL |
3.14 miles |
|
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School
Gordon Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5DE |
3.29 miles |
|
Bedlington West End Primary School
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6EB |
3.29 miles |
|
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6EQ |
3.33 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Gust Independent School
1 Haldane Street, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8SF |
0.46 miles |
|
Rosewood Independent School
Ardlea, Station Road End, Stannington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6DR |
0.5 miles |
|
Cleaswell Hill School
School Avenue, Guide Post, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5DJ |
1.29 miles |
|
NCEA Duke's Secondary School
Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ |
1.33 miles |
|
NCEA Castle School
Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ |
1.36 miles |
|
Bedlington Academy
Palace Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7DS |
2.82 miles |
|
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6ED |
3.28 miles |
|
Howard House School
Blue House Farm Road, Bedlington, Netherton Colliery, Northumberland, NE22 6BB |
3.4 miles |
|
Collingwood School & Media Arts College
Stobhillgate, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2HA |
3.9 miles |
|
The Blyth Academy
Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4JP |
3.94 miles |
|
Gilbert Ward Academy
Princess Louise Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2TS |
4.45 miles |
|
Kyloe House
Care of: Northumberland County Council, Morpeth, NE61 2EF |
4.47 miles |
|
The King Edward VI School
Cottingwood Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1DN |
4.49 miles |
|
Bede Academy
Sixth Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2SY |
4.73 miles |
|
The Apex Academy
Old Hartford School, Scott Street, East Hartford, Northumberland, NE23 3AR |
4.87 miles |