St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
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Capacity
240
Pupils
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Demand
About St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 240 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julie Teer, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1550th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 58 in Northumberland.
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 30 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 95% recommending the school (43 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington include Art Studios, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Football, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Art Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Moorhouse Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9LR |
| Headteacher | Julie Teer |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 240 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.8% |
| School Capacity | 240 / 240 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Jan 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Jan 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Feb 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1550th of 13,686
Nationally
78th of 677
In North East
3rd of 58
In Northumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
43 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
52
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Moorhouse Lane, Ashington
Northumberland, NE63 9LR
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