Central Academy vs St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 985 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Academy
Ashington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
Ashington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
| Measure | Central Academy Ashington, North East | St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington Ashington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #261 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #5276 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | – | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 238 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | – | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Ashington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | central.wiseacademies.co.uk/ | www.st-aidans.northumberland.sch.uk |
The verdict
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 St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington?
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 St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington?
About 985 m in a straight line, between Ashington and Ashington in North East.
How do Central Academy and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington rank in North East?
Central Academy is unranked and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington is 261st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).