The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 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
- 250
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 54.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Jessica Hodson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Moorhouse Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
Primary · Very close
Hirst High School
Secondary · 460m away
NCEA Bishop's Primary School
Primary · 485m away
Seaton Hirst Church of England Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 511m away
NCEA Castle School
Academy · 518m away
NCEA Duke's Secondary School
Secondary · 520m away
Central Primary School
Primary · 948m away
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School's Ofsted rating?
NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School?
NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School currently has 250 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School take?
NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School?
NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School is in Ashington, NE63 9LP, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School have a sixth form?
No, NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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