NCEA Bishop's Primary School
URN: 145956 • Ashington NE63 9FZ
Overview
- Name
- NCEA Bishop's Primary School
- URN
- 145956
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Trust
- NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amy Thompson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01670844323
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Academy Road, Ashington NE63 9FZ
Summary
NCEA Bishop's Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Ashington, Northumberland, serving children from 2 years old to Year 6. The school is part of the NCEA Trust and aims to provide a stimulating and safe environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The ethos is built around the LIGHT values of Love, Inclusivity, Goodness, Hope, and Truth, encouraging students to grow in both learning and character.
With a current enrolment of 451 pupils and a capacity of 510, the school actively engages with the local community, serving the wards of Ashington Central, College, and Hirst. The curriculum is designed to foster a love of learning, and the school emphasizes the importance of family involvement in the educational journey. Recent achievements include a 'Good' rating from Ofsted and recognition in various community initiatives.
Bishop's Primary also offers extracurricular activities and events, such as school trips and sports competitions, to enhance the educational experience. The school is committed to ensuring that all children feel valued and supported, promoting a sense of belonging within the school community. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
With a current enrolment of 451 pupils and a capacity of 510, the school actively engages with the local community, serving the wards of Ashington Central, College, and Hirst. The curriculum is designed to foster a love of learning, and the school emphasizes the importance of family involvement in the educational journey. Recent achievements include a 'Good' rating from Ofsted and recognition in various community initiatives.
Bishop's Primary also offers extracurricular activities and events, such as school trips and sports competitions, to enhance the educational experience. The school is committed to ensuring that all children feel valued and supported, promoting a sense of belonging within the school community. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- NCEA Bishop's (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Our School (other)
- Headteacher’s welcome (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Link to our Cookie Policy Page (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
- NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 510
- Pupils
- 451
- Boys
- 219
- Girls
- 232
- FSM %
- 39.00
- Open date
- 2018-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 451 | 219 | 232 | 510 | 39.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 447 | 213 | 234 | 510 | 39.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 491 | 230 | 261 | 510 | 35.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 491 | 230 | 261 | 510 | 35.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1582 | 803 | 779 | 41.90 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 1621 | 819 | 802 | 34.00 |
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