St Aidan's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN: 122307 • Ashington NE63 9LR
Overview
- Name
- St Aidan's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
- URN
- 122307
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Moran (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Moorhouse Lane, Ashington NE63 9LR
Summary
St Aidan's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Ashington, Northumberland, serves a mixed-gender population of 252 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where each child is valued as a unique individual. The ethos is rooted in Catholic values, promoting tolerance, forgiveness, honesty, respect, and courage, while supporting the spiritual and academic growth of every student.
The curriculum at St Aidan’s is well-planned and resourced, aiming to inspire pupils to reach their full potential. In addition to a strong academic focus, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, drama, and performing arts, allowing children to explore and develop their talents. The school encourages a collaborative approach, working closely with parents, the parish, and the wider community to enhance the educational experience.
St Aidan's prioritises the well-being of its students, ensuring they feel happy, safe, and supported. The school fosters a culture of respect and responsibility, preparing pupils to contribute positively to society while celebrating their achievements and personal growth.
The curriculum at St Aidan’s is well-planned and resourced, aiming to inspire pupils to reach their full potential. In addition to a strong academic focus, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, drama, and performing arts, allowing children to explore and develop their talents. The school encourages a collaborative approach, working closely with parents, the parish, and the wider community to enhance the educational experience.
St Aidan's prioritises the well-being of its students, ensuring they feel happy, safe, and supported. The school fosters a culture of respect and responsibility, preparing pupils to contribute positively to society while celebrating their achievements and personal growth.
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Nearby alternatives
- Bothal Primary School (77.9)
- Central Primary School (58.3)
- NCEA Bishop's Primary School (53.9)
- NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School (49.3)
- Ashington Alexandra First School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 252
- Boys
- 128
- Girls
- 124
- FSM %
- 16.10
- Open date
- Close date
- 2022-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-12-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 252 | 128 | 124 | 210 | 16.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 252 | 128 | 124 | 210 | 16.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 252 | 128 | 124 | 210 | 16.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 252 | 128 | 124 | 210 | 16.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 251 | 129 | 122 | 210 | 16.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 261 | 133 | 128 | 210 | 12.70 |
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