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Ashington Academy

Green Lane, Ashington, NE63 8DH
Part of: NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Ashington Academy
Ashington, NE63 8DH
966 Pupils
1,250 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
34.90% FSM %
483 Boys
483 Girls
About Ashington Academy

Located in Ashington (NE63 8DH), Ashington Academy is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Northumberland.

It has 966 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,250. Current headteacher: Yvonne Weston.

Data for Ashington Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Northumberland
Region North East
Administrative District Northumberland
Parliamentary Constituency Blyth and Ashington
Ward Bothal
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-11-2017
UKPRN 10064774
URN 144601
Data Last Updated 10-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Leslie Morgan Chair of Local Governing Body 15/04/2024 14/04/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Margaret Hall Local Governor 27/01/2025 06/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sandra Jones Local Governor 25/10/2025 24/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Ernie Milne Local Governor 28/02/2024 27/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rachel Morgan Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Francois Piecuch Local Governor 02/12/2025 01/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Debbie Reape Local Governor 15/06/2022 14/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Debbie Redshaw Local Governor 22/04/2024 21/04/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Samantha Scott Local Governor 17/01/2025 16/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Yvonne Weston Local Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Bothal Academy
0.6 km • Ashington
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Gust Independent School
0.73 km • Ashington
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Rosewood Independent School
0.8 km • Morpeth
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Central Academy
0.88 km • Ashington
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NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
1.27 km • Ashington
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Ringway Primary School
1.48 km • Choppington
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ashington Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Ashington, Northumberland.
Ashington Academy has 966 pupils, with a capacity of 1,250.
Ashington Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Ashington Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Ashington Academy is Mrs Yvonne Weston.
Ashington Academy is at Green Lane, Ashington, NE63 8DH, in the Northumberland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Ashington Academy: Has a sixth form.
Ashington Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Yvonne Weston
Green Lane, Ashington, NE63 8DH
01670812166
www.ashingtonacademy.co.uk
Location
NE63 8DH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144601
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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