- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
29 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 238
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.9
Schools in NE63
A postcode district in Northumberland
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: NE63 is a postcode district in Northumberland with 8 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries178 primary · 4 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All NE63 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in NE63
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in NE63
8 in NE63, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
91 first choices, 89 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 728
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.5
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well above the England average.
23 first choices, 24 offers made
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.0%
- Pupils
- 213
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.1
Top Secondary Schools in NE63
4 in NE63, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
204 first choices, 203 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 964
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 3 areas
Results well below the England average.
171 first choices, 170 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.6%
- Pupils
- 980
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.5
Nurseries in NE63
7 in NE63, highest Ofsted grade first
Ashington Minors
Ashington, NE63 0AH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids 1st - Wansbeck
Northumberland, NE63 9FY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The Nest @NCEA Trust
Ashington, NE63 9FZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in NE63
3 in NE63, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
204 first choices, 203 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 964
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 3 areas
Results well below the England average.
171 first choices, 170 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.6%
- Pupils
- 980
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.5
NCEA Castle School
Ashington, NE63 9FZ · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.3%
- Pupils
- 158
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.0
Special Schools in NE63
2 in NE63. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Gust Independent School
Ashington, NE63 8SF · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 17
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 35
- Pupils per teacher
- –
NCEA Castle School
Ashington, NE63 9FZ · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.3%
- Pupils
- 158
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.0
Private Schools in NE63
1 in NE63. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Gust Independent School
Ashington, NE63 8SF · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 17
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 35
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in NE63, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good10
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every NE63 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
NE63 has 17 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in NE63
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about NE63
Nearby areas
How many schools are in NE63?
NE63 has 17 schools, including 8 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in NE63?
The highest-ranked schools in NE63 on Eduscope are St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington, Bothal Academy, Ashington Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in NE63?
There is 1 independent school in NE63, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in NE63?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in NE63 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.