Ashington Academy vs Ringway Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.5 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
Ringway Primary School
Choppington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | Ashington Academy Ashington, North East | Ringway Primary School Choppington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #66 of 185 | #258 of 811 |
| National rank | #1697 of 4,090 | #5199 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 964 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 964 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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 | Choppington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ashingtonacademy.co.uk | www.ringwayprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ringway Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.2 vs 55.3).
- •Ashington Academy is the larger school with 964 students compared with 189.
- •Ashington Academy is a academy school while Ringway Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ringway Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ringway Primary School ranks higher (63.2 vs 55.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashington Academy and Ringway Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ashington and Choppington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashington Academy: 964. Ringway Primary School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashington Academy and Ringway Primary School rank in North East?
Ashington Academy is 66th of 185 and Ringway Primary School is 258th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).