SchoolScoresSt Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Moorhouse Lane, Ashington, NE63 9LR
01670 813308 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 30 November 2021. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 22 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashington. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashington. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 87% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashington. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashington. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 18%). 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
30 pupils in this year group.
80% — 22 points above the Northumberland average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 97% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 | 28 (97%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 44 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 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 Roman Catholic 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 6th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ashington. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.1% | 24.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ashington. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ashington. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.7% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Ashington. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 3.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 1st lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ashington. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ashington. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ashington. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ashington. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Ashington. Higher than 94% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.9 | 18.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Ashington. Higher than 86% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ashington. Higher than 78% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.2% | 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
- NCEA Thomas Bewick CofE Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- NCEA Bishop's Primary School 0.2 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)
- Stakeford Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bothal Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023, before conversion) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ringway Primary School 1.8 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)
- Cambois Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2017), confirmed 2025 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington's Ofsted rating?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 November 2021. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 22 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington?
95% of the 43 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 29 families put St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington as their first choice for 28 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 28 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 148504.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.