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NCEA Castle School

Academy Road, Ashington, NE63 9FZ

Academy special converter · Ages 2–19 · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

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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

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	Not available	46.4
2024/25	Not available	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	Not available	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

NCEA Duke's Secondary School

0.08 km away · Academy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Rosewood Independent School

1.94 km away · Other independent special school

Gust Independent School

2.04 km away · Other independent special school

Ashington Academy

2.19 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

Cleaswell Hill School

3.71 km away · Community special school

Outstanding

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 10 responses), 100% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 157 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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

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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 do parents say about NCEA Castle School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 10 responses): 100% of parents would recommend NCEA Castle School.

What are NCEA Castle School's latest exam results?

NCEA Castle School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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.

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