Ashley Academy
URN: 149321 • South Shields NE34 0QA
Overview
- Name
- Ashley Academy
- URN
- 149321
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- WISE ACADEMIES
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tony Irvine (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01914564977
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Temple Park Road, South Shields NE34 0QA
Summary
Ashley Academy, located in South Shields, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 406 pupils, operating under the WISE Academies Trust. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, encouraging high aspirations and personal development among all students. The recent Ofsted inspection in June 2025 highlighted the school's significant progress, awarding Outstanding ratings for Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years, with a Good rating for the Quality of Education.
The curriculum at Ashley Academy is designed to be ambitious and engaging, fostering curiosity and resilience while instilling a lifelong love of learning. The school community values the importance of parental involvement and actively encourages parents and carers to participate in their children's education. Recent improvements to the school environment include a newly developed outdoor area and a refurbished Nursery, enhancing the learning experience for younger pupils.
Ashley Academy is committed to ensuring that every child feels valued and supported, preparing them to become confident and thoughtful citizens. The school operates Monday to Friday from 8:40 am to 3:25 pm, and parents are encouraged to stay informed through fortnightly newsletters and the school’s Facebook page.
The curriculum at Ashley Academy is designed to be ambitious and engaging, fostering curiosity and resilience while instilling a lifelong love of learning. The school community values the importance of parental involvement and actively encourages parents and carers to participate in their children's education. Recent improvements to the school environment include a newly developed outdoor area and a refurbished Nursery, enhancing the learning experience for younger pupils.
Ashley Academy is committed to ensuring that every child feels valued and supported, preparing them to become confident and thoughtful citizens. The school operates Monday to Friday from 8:40 am to 3:25 pm, and parents are encouraged to stay informed through fortnightly newsletters and the school’s Facebook page.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Phonics (download)
- About Our School (other)
- Values and Ethos (other)
- WISE Academies Trust (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates and Opening Times (other)
- Ashley Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- South Tyneside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WISE ACADEMIES
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 406
- Boys
- 231
- Girls
- 175
- FSM %
- 42.60
- Open date
- 2022-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 406 | 231 | 175 | 420 | 42.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 407 | 223 | 184 | 420 | 39.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 420 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 420 |
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