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NCEA Castle School
Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.8 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
157
Capacity
150
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 100% recommending the school, although there is limited published data on student performance, particularly at KS2 where no pupils met expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. Overall, it may be worth considering for families prioritizing a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 8 November 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (10 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Good range of subjects
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
School has high expectations
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
60%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.7%
Mixed Other2.5%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
White Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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55.17676, -1.54494 · NE63 9FZ
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN145957
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.castle.ncea.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is NCEA Castle School rated by Ofsted?
NCEA Castle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2022.
Is NCEA Castle School a good school?
NCEA Castle School scores 54.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about NCEA Castle School?
Based on 10 Ofsted Parent View responses, NCEA Castle School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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