Ashington Academy

About Ashington Academy

Ashington Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ashington, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 966 pupils on roll. It is part of NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 March 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.3 (2025/26). 33.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Northumberland →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

966 / 1,250 (77%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

23 March 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Green Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8DH

Phone

01670812166

Head Teacher

Yvonne Weston

Website

www.ashingtonacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ashington Academy?

Ashington Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ashington, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Ashington Academy have?

Ashington Academy has 966 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ashington Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ashington Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 March 2022).

How does Ashington Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Ashington Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.3 in 2025/26.

Is Ashington Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ashington Academy is part of NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Ashington Academy?

Ashington Academy is located at Green Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8DH.