The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 35% 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 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
- 219
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 35.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Mullen
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Norham Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 0LF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCentral Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
Primary · 1.1km away
Stakeford Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hirst High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
NCEA Bishop's Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Seaton Hirst Church of England Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.2km away
NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
NCEA Duke's Secondary School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School?
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School currently has 219 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School take?
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School?
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School is in Ashington, NE63 0LF, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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