SchoolScoresNCEA Thomas Bewick CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
Moorhouse Lane, Ashington, NE63 9LP
01670 812075 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 May 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
65 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Ashington comparisons use the 5 of its 6 state primary schools with comparable results. The other one has no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Ashington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashington. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashington. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashington. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 31 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashington. Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 50 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashington. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashington. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Ashington figures pool parents at the Ashington schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
41% — 17 points below the Northumberland average, and 21 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 41% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 52% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 59% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 48% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Northumberland. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 29 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (93%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 50 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Ashington. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 57.4% | 24.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Ashington. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Ashington. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.8% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ashington. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 3.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ashington. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ashington. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ashington. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.4 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ashington. Lower than 4% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Ashington. Higher than 70% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.3 | 18.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ashington. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Ashington. Higher than 82% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 24.5% | 14.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- NCEA Bishop's Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Central Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 24% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bothal Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023, before conversion) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stakeford Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ringway Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mowbray Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is NCEA Thomas Bewick CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
NCEA Thomas Bewick CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 May 2024.
How did NCEA Thomas Bewick CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 21 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend NCEA Thomas Bewick CofE Primary School?
89% of the 65 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend NCEA Thomas Bewick CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is NCEA Thomas Bewick CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 29 families put NCEA Thomas Bewick CofE Primary School as their first choice for 28 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 27 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148766.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.