Ashley Academy, South Shields
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Ashley Academy has transformed from its previous inadequate rating to become a thriving school where pupils love to learn and achieve well. The school excels at expert reading instruction, outstanding early years provision, and building strong character through its carefully planned curriculum. Staff are dedicated and positive about working there, with strong leadership focused on providing the best possible educational experiences for every child.
Key Strengths
- Expert phonics teaching with skilled staff delivering precise, consistent instruction and well-matched reading materials
- Outstanding early years provision where children make an exceptional start through language-rich, purposeful learning activities
- Exemplary behaviour and character development woven through the curriculum, promoting respect, tolerance and British values
- Strong support for pupils with SEND who are quickly identified and provided with tailored curriculum adaptations
- Ambitious, well-planned curriculum with trips and experiences that bring learning to life
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils' oracy (speaking) skills are not fully developed, making it harder for them to explain their understanding and for the school to check learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Gardening club, cookery club, art club, sports clubs
Ashley Academy has made remarkable progress since converting from an inadequate primary school, now delivering good quality education with outstanding behaviour, personal development, and leadership. The school has high expectations for all pupils and provides exceptional pastoral support that helps them thrive.
At a Glance
41.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
66 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 72% to 62%. Maths has declined from 70% to 55%. Writing has improved from 70% to 77%.
Class Sizes
24.4
Avg class size
22.3
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
17
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
396 pupils
420 capacity
24 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - South Shields
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for South Shields
Admissions Demand - South Tyneside
Places available
1,882
Applications
1,486
Got 1st preference
92.7%
Got preferred school
97.3%
Primary admissions across South Tyneside (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.63803%
Overall absence
14.69741%
Persistent absence
347
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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