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NCEA Bishop's Primary School
Academy Road, Ashington, NE63 9FZ, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.8 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
451
Capacity
510
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in KS2 expected outcomes, this primary school demonstrates notable strengths, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 95% nationally. However, only 36% of pupils meet the expected standards, and just 2% achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in overall academic performance. Parents may appreciate the school’s community focus, but should consider these academic results when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 18 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 36% | Bottom 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.6%
Black African1.8%
Mixed Other1.3%
White Other0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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55.17605, -1.54685 · NE63 9FZ
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN145956
School typeAcademy converter
Websitebishops.ncea.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is NCEA Bishop's Primary School rated by Ofsted?
NCEA Bishop's Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 October 2022.
Is NCEA Bishop's Primary School a good school?
NCEA Bishop's Primary School scores 10.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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