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NCEA Castle School
Ashington·North East·Special School
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All-throughSpecial SchoolAges 2–19Co-edNone
NCEA Castle School is a sixth form special school in Ashington, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 157 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 29.3%, 50% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.5%.
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NCEA Castle School has an overall absence rate of 10.5%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at NCEA Castle School is 29.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
NCEA Castle School has 157 pupils on roll.
50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
NCEA Castle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, NCEA Castle School is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While NCEA Castle School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
80/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
31/mo
39% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 5.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.3
Bus Stops
11
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.