NCEA Bishop's Primary School
| Type | Primary |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Academy Road Ashington NE63 9FZ |
| Phone | 01670844323 |
| Reference Number | 145956 |
Description
betaNCEA Bishop's Primary School is a vibrant, academy primary institution located at the Josephine Butler Campus in Ashington, co-existing with Duke's Secondary School, Castle School, and the NCEA Trust headquarters. The school serves the wards of Ashington Central, College, and Hirst and caters to over 510 children from ages 3 to 11. Bishop's Primary has a reputation for encouraging personal, social, and academic growth in its pupils, fostering an inclusive environment where the unique qualities and talents of every child are cherished and celebrated.
The campus is a state-of-the-art facility that provides a stimulating and exciting learning environment both inside and outside. The school participates in various enriching activities, such as field trips to the Hancock Museum and holding a year-six residential at Rock UK Adventure. NCEA Bishop's Primary School has a 'Good' OFSTED rating, following an inspection published in January 2023, and continues to thrive as part of the Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust. The school also offers nursery classes and does not have a sixth form.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 447 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.65%
Girls: 52.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 27 | 53 |
| 2 | 33 | 23 | 56 |
| 3 | 23 | 24 | 47 |
| 4 | 26 | 33 | 59 |
| 5 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 6 | 29 | 32 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.1% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-12-08 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-18 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
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.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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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.
Sample
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0 miles |
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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
Moorhouse Lane, Ashington, NE63 9LR |
0.08 miles |
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Central Primary School
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0.61 miles |
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NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
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0.78 miles |
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NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School
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1.1 miles |
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Bothal Primary School
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1.4 miles |
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Stakeford Primary School
East Ford Road, Stakeford, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5TZ |
1.42 miles |
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Ringway Primary School
Ringway, Guide Post, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5YP |
1.9 miles |
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Mowbray Primary School
Stakeford Lane, Guide Post, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5HQ |
2 miles |
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NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School
Church Square, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5TR |
2.43 miles |
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Cambois Primary School
Cowgate, Cambois, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1RD |
2.44 miles |
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Bedlington Station Primary School
School Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7JQ |
2.68 miles |
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Choppington Primary School
Eastgate, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5RR |
2.72 miles |
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Linton Primary School
Linton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5SG |
2.91 miles |
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Ellington Primary School
Warkworth Drive, Ellington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5HL |
2.96 miles |
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Stead Lane Primary School
Stead Lane, The Oval, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5JS |
3.3 miles |
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Morpeth Road Academy
Bates Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5TQ |
3.32 miles |
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The Dales School
Cowpen Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RE |
3.51 miles |
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Horton Grange Primary School
Cowpen Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RE |
3.58 miles |
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Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School
Gordon Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5DE |
3.7 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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NCEA Duke's Secondary School
Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ |
0.24 miles |
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NCEA Castle School
Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ |
0.24 miles |
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Gust Independent School
1 Haldane Street, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8SF |
0.99 miles |
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Ashington Academy
Green Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8DH |
1.18 miles |
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Buzz Learning Independent Specialist School
8 Esther Court, Wansbeck Business Park, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8AP |
1.29 miles |
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Cleaswell Hill School
School Avenue, Guide Post, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5DJ |
2.15 miles |
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Bedlington Academy
Palace Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7DS |
2.92 miles |
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The Blyth Academy
Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4JP |
3.8 miles |
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St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6ED |
4 miles |
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Gilbert Ward Academy
Princess Louise Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2TS |
4.11 miles |
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Howard House School
Blue House Farm Road, Bedlington, Netherton Colliery, Northumberland, NE22 6BB |
4.18 miles |
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Bede Academy
Sixth Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2SY |
4.49 miles |