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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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