How many pupils does NCEA Castle School have?

NCEA Castle School has 157 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is NCEA Castle School's Ofsted rating?

NCEA Castle School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2022).

How does NCEA Castle School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at NCEA Castle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is NCEA Castle School part of an academy trust?

Yes — NCEA Castle School is part of NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is NCEA Castle School?

NCEA Castle School is located at Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ.

NCEA Castle School

Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ

Good

Inspected 8 November 2022

Good

Ofsted

KS2 expected

2–19

Ages

157

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About NCEA Castle School

NCEA Castle School is an academy special converter in Ashington, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 157 pupils on roll. It is part of NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 55.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Northumberland →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 2–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 157 / 150 (105%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 November 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

55.7%

Free school meals

3.2%

EAL

98.7%

SEN support

1.3%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

8.3%

Overall absence

25.6%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

8.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

46.29

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +4.8 vs 2023/24

£50,717

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 21% on leadership pay

↑ +£27 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£24,217

Spend per pupil

£28,038

Income per pupil

33%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ
Phone: 01670844322
Head Teacher: Patrick Ford-Hutchinson
Website: www.castle.ncea.org.uk

Academy Trust

NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is NCEA Castle School?: NCEA Castle School is an academy special converter in Ashington, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 2–19.
How many pupils does NCEA Castle School have?: NCEA Castle School has 157 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is NCEA Castle School's Ofsted rating?: NCEA Castle School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2022).
How does NCEA Castle School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at NCEA Castle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is NCEA Castle School part of an academy trust?: Yes — NCEA Castle School is part of NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is NCEA Castle School?: NCEA Castle School is located at Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ.

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