Open Other Primary Mixed

Ashley Academy

Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0QA
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Ashley Academy
South Shields, NE34 0QA
406 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
42.60% FSM %
231 Boys
175 Girls
About Ashley Academy

Ashley Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in South Tyneside, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 406 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Tony Irvine.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with South Tyneside or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority South Tyneside
Region North East
Administrative District South Tyneside
Parliamentary Constituency South Shields
Ward West Park
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor WISE ACADEMIES
Opened 01-09-2022
UKPRN 10091141
URN 149321
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Margaret Stephenson Chair of Local Governing Body 25/10/2023 24/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Linda Jobson Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2022 31/08/2032 N/A
Gemma Clarke Local Governor 22/09/2023 14/10/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Gemma Clarke Local Governor 15/10/2025 14/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Ann Cooper Local Governor 19/09/2025 18/09/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Carol Deponeo Local Governor 28/03/2024 27/03/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Tony Irvine Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2054 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Michael Johnston Local Governor 22/01/2025 21/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Dean Long Local Governor 08/10/2021 16/07/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Dean Long Local Governor 17/07/2025 16/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Pearson Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jacqueline Smith Local Governor 19/09/2025 18/09/2029 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre
0.05 km • South Shields
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0.17 km • South Shields
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St Wilfrid's RC College
0.33 km • South Shields
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Stanhope Primary School
0.38 km • South Shields
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Mortimer Community College
0.5 km • South Shields
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Mortimer Primary School
0.53 km • South Shields
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ashley Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in South Shields, South Tyneside.
Ashley Academy has 406 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Ashley Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Ashley Academy is Mr Tony Irvine.
Ashley Academy is at Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0QA, in the South Tyneside local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Ashley Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Ashley Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Tony Irvine
Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0QA
01914564977
ashley.wiseacademies.co.uk/
Location
NE34 0QA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149321
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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