Ashington primary schools deliver strong results, 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 82%. St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington, Bothal Primary School, and NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School are among the top-performing options, with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 87% of pupils reach expected standards in science, above the England average of 82%. With 6 schools serving this former mining town in Northumberland, families benefit from close-knit community schools with welcoming environments and strong foundations. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #1 | St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #4 | NCEA Bishop's Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #5 | Central Primary School, Ashington | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.5/10Excellent |
| #6 | NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Bothal Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #3 | NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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