Compare NCEA Bishop's Primary School and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

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Comparison of primary schools: NCEA Bishop's Primary School (Primary) in Ashington; St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington (Primary) in Ashington — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares NCEA Bishop's Primary School and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington. They are primary phase and academy converter type located around Ashington. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (NCEA Bishop's Primary School), published Dec 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for NCEA Bishop's Primary School (Dec 2022). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 700, typical FSM 25–30%, range 10–15%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST and BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.

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Attribute	NCEA Bishop's Primary School NE63 9FZ	St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington NE63 9LR
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Ashington NE63 9FZ	Ashington NE63 9LR
Latest Ofsted	2 7 Dec 2022	2 1 Feb 2022
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	510	240
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST	BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website	bishops.ncea.org.uk	www.st-aidans.northumberland.sch.uk
Telephone	01670844323	01670813308
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

NCEA Bishop's Primary School

NE63 9FZ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Ashington
NE63 9FZ
Ofsted: 2 7 Dec 2022
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
Website: bishops.ncea.org.uk
Telephone: 01670844323

St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington

NE63 9LR

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Ashington
NE63 9LR
Ofsted: 2 1 Feb 2022
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.st-aidans.northumberland.sch.uk
Telephone: 01670813308

Map of compared schools

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.

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