Best Faith Schools in Ashington
5 faith schools found
Key Facts
- In Ashington, 5 faith schools (29.4% of 17) operate, significantly above the national average of 13.4%, highlighting a distinct feature of the local education landscape.
- Faith schools in Ashington have 2,205 pupils, with 43.8% eligible for free school meals and 21.5% having special educational needs, indicating a high level of support required.
- The Ofsted summary for Ashington's faith schools shows 66.7% Good or Outstanding, with a breakdown of 0 Outstanding, 2 Good, 1 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate out of 3 inspected.
- Faith schools in Ashington have a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.11, with 64.1% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2 and 25.6% achieving grade 5+ in English and maths at KS4.
SA
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
Ashington, NE63 9LR
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence4.7%
Pupils240
P/T Ratio26.2
NJ
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
Ashington, NE63 0LF
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected45%
Absence6.9%
Pupils219
P/T Ratio18.8
NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ashington, NE63 9LP
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence5.3%
Pupils250
P/T Ratio20.6
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 17 faith schools in Ashington, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Ashington | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 64% | 61% |
| KS2 Reading Progress | +1.10 | +0.00 |
| KS2 Maths Progress | +2.20 | +0.00 |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -1.05 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 34.0 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 27% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,470 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.