St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
Ashington, NE63 9LR · Northumberland · primary school
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26th of 60 primary schools in Northumberland we can score, 127 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,195 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9/10 among them, against 5.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 5.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Sunshine Club, sports games, arts and crafts, and dance. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 238 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support pupils who have not yet reached the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the Sunshine Club sessions?
What Ofsted said about St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school continues to provide a high-quality education where pupils are “happy and well behaved” and achieve highly, particularly by the end of key stage 2.
Strengths
- Pupils are “kind and respectful,” demonstrating “good manners” and a “calm atmosphere” for learning.
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” enabling pupils to “secure knowledge and are able to apply it confidently.”
- Published results at the end of key stage 2 are “significantly above national average.”
- Staff “accurately identify the needs of pupils,” with those having special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receiving effective additional support.
- “School governance is a strength,” with governors and trustees providing appropriate “challenge and support to school leaders.”
Areas to improve
- The school should provide training so staff can “consistently” meet the needs of pupils with SEND or those requiring behaviour support.
- The phonics programme requires improvement to ensure content is “matched to their knowledge,” as some pupils lack the required reading knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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