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 |
Description
betaAshington Academy is a co-educational institution located in Ashington, Northumberland, England, at the address NE63 8DH. Established in 1960 as Ashington County Grammar School, it became a comprehensive school in the mid-1970s and later a foundation school under the administration of Northumberland County Council and the Ashington Learning Partnership. In November 2017, Ashington High School converted to academy status and assumed the name Ashington Academy, sponsored by the North East Learning Trust.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum from age 11 to 18, with GCSEs and BTECs as programmes of study for its pupils. Additionally, the sixth form presents a range of A-levels and further BTECs. Ashington Academy aims to be at the heart of its community, fostering a culture of deep pride.
Notable former pupils from the school's past incarnations include prominent figures such as Labour Party politician Hilton Dawson and professional cricketers Steve Harmison and Mark Wood.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 956 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.99%
Girls: 48.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 102 | 90 | 192 |
| 8 | 90 | 98 | 188 |
| 9 | 94 | 74 | 168 |
| 10 | 83 | 79 | 162 |
| 11 | 91 | 76 | 167 |
| 12 | 18 | 17 | 35 |
| 13 | 19 | 25 | 44 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.6% |
| White, Other | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-05-20 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-23 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.46 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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0.93 miles |
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1.1 miles |
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1.11 miles |
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1.26 miles |
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Academy Road, Ashington, NE63 9FZ |
1.29 miles |
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1.97 miles |
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2.2 miles |
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2.55 miles |
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