NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School
URN: 148766 • Ashington NE63 9LP
Overview
- Name
- NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School
- URN
- 148766
- 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
- 49.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jessica Hodson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01670812075
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Moorhouse Lane, Ashington NE63 9LP
Summary
NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School is a mixed academy located in Ashington, Northumberland, with a current enrolment of 250 pupils and a capacity of 262. The school operates as a one-form entry institution and also provides care for two-year-old children. Guided by its Academy LIGHT values—love, inclusion, goodness, hope, and honesty—the school aims to create a welcoming and supportive environment where every child’s individual needs are prioritised.
The curriculum at Thomas Bewick places a strong emphasis on fostering a love of reading, with dedicated storytime sessions designed to engage students with a variety of texts linked to their half-term enquiries. The experienced staff work diligently to create an engaging learning atmosphere, encouraging students to reach their full potential while ensuring they feel secure and happy at school.
Attendance and punctuality are taken seriously, with a target of 97% attendance. The school actively involves parents and carers in their children’s education, fostering a strong community spirit. Regular updates and events keep families informed and engaged in school life.
The curriculum at Thomas Bewick places a strong emphasis on fostering a love of reading, with dedicated storytime sessions designed to engage students with a variety of texts linked to their half-term enquiries. The experienced staff work diligently to create an engaging learning atmosphere, encouraging students to reach their full potential while ensuring they feel secure and happy at school.
Attendance and punctuality are taken seriously, with a target of 97% attendance. The school actively involves parents and carers in their children’s education, fostering a strong community spirit. Regular updates and events keep families informed and engaged in school life.
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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
- 262
- Pupils
- 250
- Boys
- 135
- Girls
- 115
- FSM %
- 54.90
- Open date
- 2021-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 250 | 135 | 115 | 262 | 54.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 251 | 134 | 117 | 262 | 53.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 263 | 144 | 119 | 262 | 54.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 263 | 144 | 119 | 262 | 54.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 262 |
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