The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 451
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 39%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Amy Thompson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Academy Road, Ashington, NE63 9FZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSeaton Hirst Church of England Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · Very close
Hirst High School
Secondary · Very close
NCEA Duke's Secondary School
Secondary · Very close
NCEA Castle School
Academy · Very close
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
Primary · 376m away
NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School
Primary · 485m away
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Central Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is NCEA Bishop's Primary School's Ofsted rating?
NCEA Bishop's Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend NCEA Bishop's Primary School?
NCEA Bishop's Primary School currently has 451 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does NCEA Bishop's Primary School take?
NCEA Bishop's Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is NCEA Bishop's Primary School?
NCEA Bishop's Primary School is in Ashington, NE63 9FZ, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does NCEA Bishop's Primary School have a sixth form?
No, NCEA Bishop's Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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