Ashley Academy

About Ashley Academy

Ashley Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 406 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Ashley Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tony Irvine, it falls under South Tyneside local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8699th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 37 in South Tyneside.

Ashley Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 74 applications for 35 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.

Ashley Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 79% recommending the school (66 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Ashley Academy include Library, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Cricket, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Science Club, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in South Tyneside, Ashley Academy is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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