Central Academy vs Ellington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Academy
Ashington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
Ellington Primary School
Morpeth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
| Measure | Central Academy Ashington, North East | Ellington Primary School Morpeth, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #95 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #1824 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | – | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 218 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | – | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 22% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ashington | Morpeth |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | central.wiseacademies.co.uk/ | www.ellingtonprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Central Academy is a academy school while Ellington 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 Central Academy better than Ellington 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 Central Academy and Ellington Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Ashington and Morpeth in North East.
How do Central Academy and Ellington Primary School rank in North East?
Central Academy is unranked and Ellington Primary School is 95th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).