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Ashley Academy
Ages 3–11406 pupilsDoes not apply
Ashley Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in South Shields, within the South Tyneside local authority. The school has around 406 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in South Shields can view Ashley Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in South Shields (NE34 0QA), Ashley Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
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Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2-35%
Expected standard (RWM)-35%
England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%
England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake38.9%
Free school meals38.9%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language11.9%
England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.8%
Attendance93.8%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.4
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in South Shields
All schools in South Shields →Alternative Education Service - The Beacon CentreGood · 0.0 miPark View SchoolGood · 0.1 miSt Wilfrid's RC College0.2 miStanhope Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miMortimer Community College0.3 miMortimer Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 mi
See the full area report for NE34 0QA →