Ashington Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Ashington, NE63 8DH
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 34% in England
4 of 16 in Northumberland
Pupils
964
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
8.0%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | 48.8 | 47.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55% | 55% | 49% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 43% | 48% | 41% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.79 | 0.46 | — |
68% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- NCEA Duke's Secondary School · 1.4 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 7% in England
- Bedlington Academy · 2.8 mi · Good · Top 49% in England
- St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy · 3.3 mi · Good · Bottom 35% in England
- The Blyth Academy · 4.0 mi · Good · Bottom 46% in England
- The King Edward VI School · 4.5 mi · Not judged · Top 24% in England
- Bede Academy · 4.7 mi · Good · Top 50% in England
The neighbourhood
Ashington Academy is in Ashington West & South (typical home £132,250, crime average).
What is Ashington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ashington Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Ashington Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ashington Academy is in the top 34% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.