Central Academy — Primary School in Ashington

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Central Academy

Ashington, NE63 0AX

— Pupils

1,036 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

— FSM %

— Boys

— Girls

About Central Academy

Central Academy is a Primary Academies serving Ashington and the surrounding area in Northumberland. The school for pupils aged 2–11 is part of the North East region.

School capacity: 1,036. Current headteacher: Louise Hall.

Information on Central Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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	Ashington Central
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	10099643
URN	152255
Data Last Updated	02-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing 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