St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Moorhouse Lane Ashington NE63 9LR |
| Phone | 01670813308 |
| Reference Number | 148504 |
Description
betaSt Aidan's Catholic Primary School is a faith-based educational establishment located in Ashington, Northumberland, UK, with the postcode NE63 9LR. Some key facts about St Aidan's include:
- Established as a single-form entry primary school, accommodating children from ages 4 to 11 (Reception through Year 6).
- The school is a member of the Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, sharing its educational values and beliefs.
- St Aidan's provides a child-centered, inclusive education that aims to help children develop academically, emotionally, and spiritually.
- The school's curriculum embraces a wide range of subjects, including Religious Education, which is delivered in accordance with the Catholic faith and the Diocesan guidelines.
- St Aidan's has gained a favorable reputation with Ofsted, consistently providing a high standard of teaching and a positive environment for learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 230 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.96%
Girls: 43.04% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 3 | 17 | 10 | 27 |
| 4 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 5 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 6 | 22 | 8 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.8% |
| Indian | 4.3% |
| Asian, Other | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| African | 1.3% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | This school has not had a rating yet. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-04-25 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-25 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2021-11-30 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-01-24 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-07-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-10-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-12-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-12-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2021-11-30 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-01-24 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-07-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-10-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-12-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-12-04 | Full inspection | Full 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 | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | 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 | -0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 3.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
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0.09 miles |
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1.11 miles |
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2.13 miles |
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4.97 miles |