The Blyth Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chase Farm Drive Blyth Northumberland NE24 4JP |
| Phone | 01670798100 |
| Reference Number | 140002 |
The Blyth Academy is performing well overall, having shown improvement since its last inspection. It has created a productive learning environment where pupils enjoy their lessons and have positive relationships with their teachers. The school has high expectations for both staff and students, which has fostered a culture of hard work. While the quality of education and personal development are deemed good, behaviour management remains an area needing further attention, as some students struggle with consistent attendance and behaviour issues.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 772 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 73 | 78 | 151 |
| 8 | 92 | 103 | 195 |
| 9 | 83 | 69 | 152 |
| 10 | 65 | 61 | 126 |
| 11 | 73 | 75 | 148 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88% |
| African | 3% |
| Unclassified | 2.8% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Jul 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 06 Jul 2021 | School inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations of staff and pupils
- Strong relationships between pupils and teachers
- Effective curriculum planning and subject delivery
- Increased participation in a variety of subjects
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs
- Improved culture of reading and literacy support
- Wide range of extra-curricular opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils have inconsistent attendance
- High rates of exclusions and behavioural issues
- Some pupils miss key lessons on personal development topics
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 58.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 66.2% |
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 | 66 | 22 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 0 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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