PrimaryData as of May 2026

Ashley Academy

Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0QA

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

406

Ages

3-11

FSM

42.6%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Inadequate

Jun 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

62.0%

Writing

77.0%

Maths

55.0%

RWM Combined

45.0%

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About Ashley Academy

Ashley Academy is a primary school in South Shields, South Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2025 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 45% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 406 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0QA | More schools in South Tyneside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ashley Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Apr 2022 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Ashley Primary School)
Oct 2021 — Inadequate (predecessor: Ashley Primary School)
Feb 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Ashley Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Ashley Academy

What is Ashley Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ashley Academy received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What are Ashley Academy's latest exam results?

Ashley Academy: KS2 2024/25: 45% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Ashley Academy located?

Ashley Academy is a primary school in South Shields, South Tyneside (NE34 0QA).

How many pupils attend Ashley Academy?

Ashley Academy has around 406 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Ashley Academy with other schools?

View Ashley Academy'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 South Tyneside.