Open Other Primary Mixed

Bothal Academy

Wansbeck Road, Ashington, NE63 8HZ
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Bothal Academy
Ashington, NE63 8HZ
— Pupils
650 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
— FSM %
— Boys
— Girls
About Bothal Academy

Bothal Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Ashington, Northumberland, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 2–11. It currently has a status of Open.

School capacity: 650. Current headteacher: Louise Hall.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
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 Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor WISE ACADEMIES
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-03-2026
UKPRN 10099642
URN 152256
Data Last Updated 02-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Gemma Craik Chair of Local Governing Body 05/11/2024 04/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Zoe Carr Local Governor 01/03/2026 28/02/2036 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Eric Fletcher Local Governor 13/02/2024 12/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Louise Hall Local Governor 01/03/2026 28/02/2036 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Claire Heatherington Local Governor 15/11/2022 14/11/2026 Elected by parents
James Lacey Local Governor 21/03/2023 20/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Anne Parker Local Governor 31/01/2023 30/01/2027 Elected by school staff
James Richards Local Governor 21/03/2023 20/03/2027 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bothal Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ashington, Northumberland.
Bothal Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Executive Principal at Bothal Academy is Miss Louise Hall.
Bothal Academy is at Wansbeck Road, Ashington, NE63 8HZ, in the Northumberland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Bothal Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Bothal Academy is currently open.
Contact
Executive Principal
Miss Louise Hall
Wansbeck Road, Ashington, NE63 8HZ
01670812324
bothal.wiseacademies.co.uk/
Location
NE63 8HZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 152256
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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