NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School vs St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
Ashington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
213 students
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
Ashington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
| Measure | NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Ashington, North East | St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington Ashington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #353 of 811 | #261 of 811 |
| National rank | #7001 of 15,697 | #5276 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 213 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 36.5% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | – | www.st-aidans.northumberland.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.8 vs 54.5).
- •St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 72%).
- •NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington is the larger school with 238 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 NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School better than St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington?
On the Success Index (England), St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington ranks higher (62.8 vs 54.5 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 NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ashington and Ashington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School: 213. St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington rank in North East?
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School is 353rd of 811 and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington is 261st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).