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Ashington Academy
Green Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8DH, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.4 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
966
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, notably achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.1, placing it in the top 42% of schools nationwide. A commendable 68% of students reach grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 78% progress to university, with 35% attending top-third institutions. However, while the EBacc entry rate is strong at 71%, parents may want to consider the school's overall LocaleIQ score of 52.4, which indicates some room for improvement compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 23 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.1 | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 68% | Top 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 49% | Top 37% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 71% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 31% | Top 31% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 78% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 35% | Top 20% |
Based on 37 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.6%
White Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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55.17779, -1.57941 · NE63 8DH
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN144601
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.ashingtonacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ashington Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ashington Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 March 2022.
Is Ashington Academy a good school?
Ashington Academy scores 52.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ashington Academy in GCSEs?
Ashington Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.1. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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