Ashington Academy
URN: 144601 • Ashington NE63 8DH
Overview
- Name
- Ashington Academy
- URN
- 144601
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Yvonne Weston (since 2023)
- Previous head
- Debra Hudson
- Telephone
- 01670812166
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Green Lane, Ashington NE63 8DH
Summary
Ashington Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Ashington, Northumberland, with a current enrolment of 966 students and a capacity of 1,250. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it operates under the North East Learning Trust, which provides governance and support to enhance educational outcomes. The academy is committed to fostering a positive learning environment that aligns with British values, promoting respect, tolerance, and community engagement.
The curriculum at Ashington Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a broad range of subjects and opportunities for personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement while also prioritising the well-being and individual support of students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (34.90%), Ashington Academy actively works to support its community, ensuring that all students have access to the resources and guidance they need to succeed. The school also provides valuable careers information and remote education provisions, ensuring that parents are well-informed and engaged in their children's education.
The curriculum at Ashington Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a broad range of subjects and opportunities for personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement while also prioritising the well-being and individual support of students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (34.90%), Ashington Academy actively works to support its community, ensuring that all students have access to the resources and guidance they need to succeed. The school also provides valuable careers information and remote education provisions, ensuring that parents are well-informed and engaged in their children's education.
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Nearby alternatives
- Hirst High School (45.2)
- NCEA Duke's Secondary School (42.5)
- Ashington High School (38.1)
Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1250
- Pupils
- 966
- Boys
- 483
- Girls
- 483
- FSM %
- 34.90
- Open date
- 2017-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 966 | 483 | 483 | 1250 | 34.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 956 | 497 | 459 | 1250 | 32.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 977 | 507 | 470 | 1250 | 29.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 977 | 507 | 470 | 1250 | 29.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 970 | 507 | 463 | 1250 | 29.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 967 | 522 | 445 | 1250 | 25.10 |
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