Ashington Academy vs NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashington Academy
Ashington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
964 students
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
Ashington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
213 students
| Measure | Ashington Academy Ashington, North East | NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Ashington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #66 of 185 | #353 of 811 |
| National rank | #1697 of 4,090 | #7001 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 964 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 964 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 36.5% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.28 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.7 | – |
| town | Ashington | Ashington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ashingtonacademy.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (55.3 vs 54.5).
- •Ashington Academy is the larger school with 964 students compared with 213.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashington Academy better than NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashington Academy and NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ashington and Ashington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashington Academy: 964. NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashington Academy and NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School rank in North East?
Ashington Academy is 66th of 185 and NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School is 353rd of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).