Schools in Ashington
10 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| NCEA Duke's Secondary School Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 11–19 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (6)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bothal Academy Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | — |
| Central Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | — |
| NCEA Bishop's Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington Academy converter | Good (2021) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCEA Castle School Academy special converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–19 | — |
| Gust Independent School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 6–17 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.