Central Primary School
URN: 131021 • Ashington NE63 0AX
Overview
- Name
- Central Primary School
- URN
- 131021
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- The Ashington Learning Partnership Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Hall (since 2025) , Executive Principal
- Telephone
- 01670810570
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Milburn Road, Ashington NE63 0AX
Summary
Central Primary School, located in Ashington, Northumberland, is a mixed foundation primary school catering to 653 pupils across two sites. With a capacity of 1,036, the school operates three form entries, accommodating 90 pupils per year group. The institution prioritises inclusivity, with 59.90% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to supporting families in the local community.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to foster a love of learning and personal development. Parents can access detailed information about their children's learning through resources provided on the school's website, including newsletters and parent information packs. Central Primary also hosts various clubs and activities to enhance student engagement outside the classroom.
For families considering admission, Central Primary provides a welcoming environment and encourages visits to learn more about the school. Open evenings are held for prospective parents, and the school offers nursery and in-year transfer options, ensuring accessibility for all families in the area.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to foster a love of learning and personal development. Parents can access detailed information about their children's learning through resources provided on the school's website, including newsletters and parent information packs. Central Primary also hosts various clubs and activities to enhance student engagement outside the classroom.
For families considering admission, Central Primary provides a welcoming environment and encourages visits to learn more about the school. Open evenings are held for prospective parents, and the school offers nursery and in-year transfer options, ensuring accessibility for all families in the area.
Useful links
- Every day at school counts. Even two days off by October half term can drop attendance below 95%, while four days off puts a child below 90% - the persistent absence threshold.Recent research by the Department for Education showed that primary school chil (sen)
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Ofsted Report (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
- In our latest parent newsletter:* Young golfers meet Ryder Cup legend Lee Westwood* Children enjoy a play on words for National Poetry Day* Dates for autumn parent open evenings* FREE half term activitiesDownload here https://mailchi.mp/ba4ec6205ac0/centr (other)
- We have new vacancies available! Please see our website for further information: https://www.centralprimary.co.uk/page/?title=Join+our+outstanding+team&pid=34Catering Assistant10 hours per week, term time only, plus an additional 4 days£12.65 per ho (other)
- Could You Be Eligible?If you think you may be entitled to Income based Free School Meals, please contact Northumberland County Council-Free School Meals Team on 0345 6006400or you can apply online via the following link https://online.northumberland.gov.u (other)
- A junior golf festival which ten children from Central Primary attended last week with former world number one professional golfer Lee Westwood was featured on BBC's Look North tonight.The feature on the Little Sticks Sunderland Schools Festival at t (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- The Ashington Learning Partnership Trust
- Capacity
- 1036
- Pupils
- 653
- Boys
- 321
- Girls
- 332
- FSM %
- 59.90
- Open date
- 1996-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 653 | 321 | 332 | 1036 | 59.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 689 | 340 | 349 | 1036 | 55.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 727 | 343 | 384 | 1036 | 51.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 727 | 343 | 384 | 1036 | 51.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 753 | 355 | 398 | 1036 | 51.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 785 | 380 | 405 | 1036 | 41.30 |
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