Best 3 Secondary schools in Ashington – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Ashington Academy (Secondary) in Ashington; NCEA Duke's Secondary School (Secondary) in Ashington — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ashington Academy and NCEA Duke's Secondary School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led type located around Ashington, Northumberland. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Ashington Academy), published May 2022. The lowest is 3 (NCEA Duke's Secondary School), published Jul 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for NCEA Duke's Secondary School (Jul 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,000, combined total ≈ 2,000, typical FSM 40–45%, range 30–35%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as North East Learning Trust and NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Ashington Academy NE63 8DH	NCEA Duke's Secondary School NE63 9FZ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Ashington Northumberland NE63 8DH	Ashington Northumberland NE63 9FZ
Latest Ofsted	2 19 May 2022	3 24 Jul 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1250	1150
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	North East Learning Trust	NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.ashingtonacademy.co.uk	www.ncea.org.uk
Telephone	01670812166	01670816111
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Ashington Academy

NE63 8DH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 8DH
Ofsted: 2 19 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North East Learning Trust
Website: www.ashingtonacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01670812166

NCEA Duke's Secondary School

NE63 9FZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 9FZ
Ofsted: 3 24 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.ncea.org.uk
Telephone: 01670816111

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.