NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School, Ashington

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a real privilege to be Headteacher of a school with such a strong sense of family, community and care. At James Knott, we want every child to feel known, valued and supported, while also being challenged to achieve the very best that they can. Our approach is built around high expectations and kind hearts."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include karate, choir, orchestra, recorder, STEM, cooking and gardening.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Northumberland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 69% in reading and 55% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School as their first choice and 40 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School are Central Academy (0.7 miles); St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington (0.7 miles, 87% reading, 97% maths); Stakeford Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 42% reading, 58% maths); and NCEA Bishop's Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 51% reading, 44% maths).

NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School is one of 9 schools run by Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 42% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

39 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 85% would recommend the school, 85% say their child is happy there and 0% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (87%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (0%).

4.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Black (7%).

In 2026, 73 pupils (34.3%) received SEN support and 14 (6.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Ashington Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Public House (e-bound), 180 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School are NCEA Duke's Secondary School (0.8 miles) and Ashington Academy (0.8 miles).