Best 3 Primary schools in Ashington – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Bothal Primary School (Primary) in Ashington; NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School (Primary) in Ashington; Central Primary School (Primary) in Ashington — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bothal Primary School, NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School and Central Primary School. They are primary phase and foundation school and academy converter type located around Ashington, Northumberland. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Bothal Primary School), published Nov 2023. The lowest is 2 (NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 550, combined total ≈ 1,650, typical FSM 40–45%, range 15–20%–55–60%; all within the NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Bothal Primary School NE63 8HZ	NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School NE63 9LP	Central Primary School NE63 0AX
Phase / Type	Primary • Foundation school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Foundation school
Location	Ashington Northumberland NE63 8HZ	Ashington Northumberland NE63 9LP	Ashington Northumberland NE63 0AX
Latest Ofsted	1 28 Nov 2023	2 16 Jun 2024	2 6 Dec 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	650	262	1036
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable		Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Northumberland (929)	NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST	Northumberland (929)
Website	—	thomasbewick.ncea.org.uk	www.centralprimary.co.uk
Telephone	01670812324	01670812075	01670810570
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Bothal Primary School

NE63 8HZ

Phase / Type: Primary • Foundation school
Location: Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 8HZ
Ofsted: 1 28 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Northumberland (929)
Website: —
Telephone: 01670812324

NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School

NE63 9LP

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 9LP
Ofsted: 2 16 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
Website: thomasbewick.ncea.org.uk
Telephone: 01670812075

Central Primary School

NE63 0AX

Phase / Type: Primary • Foundation school
Location: Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 0AX
Ofsted: 2 6 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Northumberland (929)
Website: www.centralprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01670810570

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.