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Central Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Central Academy is an academy converter primary school in Ashington, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 2-11, and a capacity of 1036 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

1,036

Capacity

Good

Ofsted 2023

Central Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Central Academy?

The catchment area for Central Academy is the geographic zone Northumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Northumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Central Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Northumberland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Northumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Central Academy: School Information

Full address
Milburn Road, Ashington, NE63 0AX
Local authority
Northumberland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
DfE URN
152255

Other Primary Schools in Ashington

If Central Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ashington are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Central Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Central Academy

What is the catchment area for Central Academy?

The catchment area for Central Academy is the geographic zone Northumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Northumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Central Academy oversubscribed?

Central Academy has a capacity of 1036 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Northumberland.

What is the admissions policy for Central Academy?

Admission to Central Academy is managed by Northumberland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Central Academy cover?

Central Academy is a primary school in Ashington, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Central Academy?

Central Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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