The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 240
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Julie Teer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Moorhouse Lane, Ashington, NE63 9LR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School
Primary · Very close
Hirst High School
Secondary · 344m away
NCEA Bishop's Primary School
Primary · 376m away
Seaton Hirst Church of England Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 403m away
NCEA Duke's Secondary School
Secondary · 424m away
NCEA Castle School
Academy · 441m away
Central Primary School
Primary · 985m away
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington currently has 240 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington take?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington is in Ashington, NE63 9LR, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington have a sixth form?
No, St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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