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NCEA Castle School

Academy Road, Ashington, NE63 9FZ

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Pupils

157

Ages

2-19

FSM

57.2%

Capacity

150

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About NCEA Castle School

NCEA Castle School is a secondary school in Ashington, Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 157 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Academy Road, Ashington, NE63 9FZ | More schools in Northumberland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for NCEA Castle School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2024 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas… (predecessor: NCEA Duke's Secondary School)
Jun 2023 — Requires improvement (predecessor: NCEA Duke's Secondary School)
Nov 2022 — Good
Jan 2022 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: NCEA Duke's Secondary School)
Jan 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: NCEA Duke's Secondary School)
Mar 2020 — Inadequate (predecessor: NCEA Duke's Secondary School)
Nov 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: NCEA Duke's Secondary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about NCEA Castle School

What is NCEA Castle School's Ofsted rating?

NCEA Castle School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are NCEA Castle School's latest exam results?

NCEA Castle School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is NCEA Castle School located?

NCEA Castle School is a secondary school in Ashington, Northumberland (NE63 9FZ).

How many pupils attend NCEA Castle School?

NCEA Castle School has around 157 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare NCEA Castle School with other schools?

View NCEA Castle School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Northumberland.