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Ashley Academy
Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA, South Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.5 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
406
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that places it better than 80% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates strong overall performance. It boasts impressive KS2 results, with 45% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 88% nationally. However, only 7% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 79% recommending the school.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
My child makes good progress
85%
Behaviour is good
85%
School has high expectations
85%
School keeps me informed
82%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School supports development
79%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.0%
Other5.2%
Mixed Other4.7%
Black African4.7%
White Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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54.97790, -1.43150 · NE34 0QA
School details
Local authoritySouth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN149321
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteashley.wiseacademies.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ashley Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ashley Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2025.
Is Ashley Academy a good school?
Ashley Academy scores 79.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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 Ashley Academy?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ashley Academy receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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