What year groups does Central Academy teach?

Central Academy teaches children aged 2 to 11. It is a primary school in Ashington.

Who is the executive principal of Central Academy?

The executive principal of Central Academy is Miss Louise Hall, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

When was Central Academy last inspected?

Ofsted has inspected Central Academy, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.

Is Central Academy a faith school?

No. Central Academy has no designated religious character.

Does Central Academy have a nursery?

Yes. The schools register records Central Academy as having nursery classes.

Who runs Central Academy?

Central Academy is part of WISE ACADEMIES. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

Does Central Academy publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Central Academy. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Central Academy

Central Academy

Milburn Road, Ashington, NE63 0AX

Phase: Primary
School type: Academy converter
Ages: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: None
Trust: WISE ACADEMIES
Executive Principal: Miss Louise Hall
Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sponsor: WISE Academies
Constituency: Blyth and Ashington
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 630
URN: 152255
Local authority: Northumberland
Website: School website
Telephone: 01670810570

About this school

Central Academy is a primary academy in Ashington. It teaches children aged 2 to 11.

You can read Ofsted's latest judgement for the school below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

England: previous inspection framework

Inspected 25 October 2023 · report published 6 December 2023

Good

Overall judgement at the last full inspection

This inspection took place under the previous framework, which gave a single overall grade. Ofsted now publishes report cards instead, so newer inspections of other schools will look different. How Ofsted report cards work

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Effective

This inspection took place when the school was registered as Central Primary School (URN 131021).

Read the full report on Ofsted's website

How Central Academy compares

School	KS2 RWM (2024/25)	Absence	FSM (6 years)	Pupils	Distance
This school	—	—	—	—	—
NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School	41%	4.8%	57.4%	253	0.6 miles
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington	80%	4.2%	15.1%	238	0.6 miles
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School	72%	7%	37.5%	213	0.7 miles
Bothal Academy	—	—	—	—	0.8 miles
NCEA Bishop's Primary School	36%	5.4%	40.5%	448	0.8 miles

Results reflect each school's cohort as much as its teaching, and free school meals share is context, not a judgement. Small gaps between neighbouring schools are rarely meaningful on their own.

Location

Nearby schools

NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School
Primary · Ashington

0.6 miles
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
Primary · Ashington

0.6 miles
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
Primary · Ashington

0.7 miles
Bothal Academy
Primary · Ashington

0.8 miles
NCEA Bishop's Primary School
Primary · Ashington

0.8 miles

Other schools in Ashington

Bothal Academy Primary
NCEA Bishop's Primary School Primary
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Primary
NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School Primary
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington Primary
Ashington Academy Secondary
NCEA Duke's Secondary School Secondary
Gust Independent School Special schools
NCEA Castle School Academies

Common questions

What year groups does Central Academy teach?: Central Academy teaches children aged 2 to 11. It is a primary school in Ashington.
Who is the executive principal of Central Academy?: The executive principal of Central Academy is Miss Louise Hall, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
When was Central Academy last inspected?: Ofsted has inspected Central Academy, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
Is Central Academy a faith school?: No. Central Academy has no designated religious character.
Does Central Academy have a nursery?: Yes. The schools register records Central Academy as having nursery classes.
Who runs Central Academy?: Central Academy is part of WISE ACADEMIES. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
Does Central Academy publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Central Academy. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 10 July 2026.