NCEA Castle School
Academy special converter in Ashington, Northumberland.
School details
| Type | Academy special converter |
|---|---|
| Age range | 2 to 19 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | None |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 158 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 150 |
| Free school meals | 57.10% |
| Trust or sponsor | NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Address | Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.castle.ncea.org.uk |
| Telephone | 01670844322 |
| URN | 145957 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 8 November 2022, published 19 January 2023:
| Overall effectiveness | Good |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Sixth form provision | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Nearby schools
- Cleaswell Hill School (special school, about 3.7 km)
- The Dales School (special school, about 5.4 km)
- Gilbert Ward Academy (special school, about 6.2 km)
- Collingwood School & Media Arts College (special school, about 8.4 km)
- Cramlington Hillcrest School (special school, about 10.4 km)
- Woodlawn School (special school, about 16.4 km)
- Percy Hedley School (special school, about 16.4 km)
- Benton Dene School (special school, about 17.6 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.