Ashley Academy

A inadequate academy sponsor led school in South Tyneside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ashley Academy.

South Shields, NE340QA Ofsted: Inadequate Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

37

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Inadequate

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Inadequate
Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
5 October 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Category of concern
SWK
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Inadequate
Safeguarding
Not effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Temple Park Road
South Shields, NE340QA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149321
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0QA
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WISE ACADEMIES
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
407
Free School Meals
39.6% (161 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
57.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 105.0
2023 101.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
45
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
407 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Aspire and Achieve Resilient Proud

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Ashley Academy from Headteacher Mr Irvine; notes Ofsted inspection in June 2025 recognising Outstanding for Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years, with Quality of Education judged as Good; emphasises an inclusive, nurturing community and a curriculum designed to spark curiosity, build resilience, and develop talents and character.

Facilities

Newly developed outdoor area Fully refurbished Nursery

Curriculum Highlights

Ambitious and exciting curriculum

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