NCEA Bishop's Primary School
88%
Capacity
451
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About NCEA Bishop's Primary School
NCEA Bishop's Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 451 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 510 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated NCEA Bishop's Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amy Thompson, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11172nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 37th out of 58 in Northumberland.
NCEA Bishop's Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 43 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at NCEA Bishop's Primary School include Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cross Country, Rounders, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, NCEA Bishop's Primary School 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ |
| Headteacher | Amy Thompson |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 451 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.0% |
| School Capacity | 451 / 510 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11172nd of 13,686
Nationally
566th of 677
In North East
37th of 58
In Northumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
48%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
64
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Academy Road, Ashington
Northumberland, NE63 9FZ
Journey to School
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