NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School, Ashington

In its own words: "A culture of learning, success, high expectations, aspiration, challenge and inclusion pervade all aspects of life at Thomas Bewick Primary School. This is reflected through the curriculum, the leadership and daily practices of pupils and staff, aspiring to be compassionate global citizens with a sense of community and social responsibility."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 52% of Year 6 pupils at NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 48% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Northumberland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 67% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 29 families put NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School as their first choice and 50 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School are St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington (under 0.1 miles, 87% reading, 97% maths); NCEA Bishop's Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 51% reading, 44% maths); Central Academy (0.6 miles); and NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School (0.7 miles, 83% reading, 83% maths).

NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E 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.

45.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 2.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 83 pupils (32.8%) received SEN support and 20 (7.9%) 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.

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

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Benedict's Middle School (adjacent), 150 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 6th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 296 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Northumberland (44), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School issued 21 suspensions, 8.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School are NCEA Duke's Secondary School (0.3 miles) and Ashington Academy (1.1 miles).