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Ashington Academy

State school · Ashington, NE63 8DH
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 966 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
966 ·
Local authority
Northumberland Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Yvonne Weston

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Bothal Primary School 41 %
Central Primary School 33 %
Pegswood Primary School 12 %
Ellington Primary School 7 %
Other 7 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
82%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
55.1%
LA avg.
42.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
37.98
LA avg.
34.35
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
61
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
15.1 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

966
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Green Lane
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 8DH
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Telephone: 01670 812166

Email:

Website: http://www.ashingtonacademy.co.uk

Local authority: Northumberland Council

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School data & information Ashington Academy Green Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8DH
966 Pupil numbers
34.9 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
61 Number of teachers
3 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
55.1%
LA avg.
42.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.80
LA avg.
44.10
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.46 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 166 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 87 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 69 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 109 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 166 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 166 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 95 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 8
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
23.3%
LA avg.
21%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
37.98
LA avg.
34.35
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Mathematics GCE A level 11 A
Law GCE A level 8 B
Geography GCE A level 8 A
English Language GCE A level 10 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 9 B
Chemistry GCE A level 17 B
Biology GCE A level 13 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 7 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Ashington Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
15.1 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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