The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 406
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 42.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Trust
- WISE ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr Tony Irvine
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMargaret Sutton School
Special school · Very close
Park View School
Special school · Very close
St Wilfrid's RC College
Secondary · 327m away
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Primary · 650m away
Tyne Coast College
16 plus · 1.2km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
Primary · 1.4km away
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Harton Technology College
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ashley Academy?
Ashley Academy currently has 406 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashley Academy take?
Ashley Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashley Academy?
Ashley Academy is in South Shields, NE34 0QA, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashley Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ashley Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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