Biddick Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Biddick Lane Washington Tyne and Wear NE38 8AL |
| Phone | 01915111600 |
| Reference Number | 139839 |
Biddick Academy demonstrates strong overall performance, having made significant improvements under new leadership since joining the North East Learning Trust. The school has cultivated an inclusive culture, enhanced attendance, and developed robust support systems for students, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities. Though pupils achieve broadly in line with national averages, continued efforts are needed to improve outcomes further, especially for disadvantaged students, as the school navigates post-pandemic challenges and data variability across subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1069 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.35%
Girls: 45.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 108 | 109 | 217 |
| 8 | 112 | 106 | 218 |
| 9 | 120 | 90 | 210 |
| 10 | 121 | 90 | 211 |
| 11 | 120 | 93 | 213 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.9% |
| Unclassified | 2.4% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Strong standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Strong standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Strong standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Last Report Date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2026 | School inspection |
| 17 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 02 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Mar 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 May 2018 | Full inspection |
| 10 May 2016 | Full inspection |
| 04 Jul 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 03 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Biddick School Sports College | |
| 03 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Dec 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Dec 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 11 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
| 04 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong culture of inclusion supporting diverse student needs.
- Significant improvements in attendance and behavior.
- Effective personal development program enhancing student well-being.
- Dedicated governance with thorough oversight and support.
- Positive student-teacher relationships fostering a supportive learning environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil achievement and progress in English and maths need further improvement.
- Overall absence and persistent absence rates are above the national average.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 137 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 55 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 2 |
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