Bedlington Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Palace Road Bedlington Northumberland NE22 7DS |
| Phone | 01670822625 |
| Reference Number | 144977 |
Bedlington Academy has demonstrated a strong performance across key areas, earning a 'Good' rating in overall effectiveness as well as in quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. The school has a friendly and supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The leadership's commitment to inclusion and prioritization of cultural development is notable, as is the successful implementation of a broad curriculum which includes modern foreign languages and arts education. Nonetheless, it’s the first inspection since the school's transition to the North East Learning Trust, indicating significant recent changes in leadership and structure.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 828 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.93%
Girls: 48.07% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 93 | 75 | 168 |
| 8 | 79 | 85 | 164 |
| 9 | 77 | 73 | 150 |
| 10 | 80 | 63 | 143 |
| 11 | 72 | 69 | 141 |
| 12 | 19 | 14 | 33 |
| 13 | 10 | 19 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community with positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Effective behaviour management systems leading to a respectful school environment.
- Broad curriculum including modern foreign languages and arts.
- Commitment to inclusivity with support for SEND pupils.
- Pupils enjoy a variety of extracurricular activities.
- Leadership fosters a culture of respect and accountability.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle to recall subject-specific terms and concepts.
- Careers guidance is not integrated effectively throughout the curriculum.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 66% |
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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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 35.42 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.9 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 23.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 45 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Bedlington Station Primary School
School Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7JQ |
0.29 miles |
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Stead Lane Primary School
Stead Lane, The Oval, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5JS |
0.54 miles |
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Horton Grange Primary School
Cowpen Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RE |
0.83 miles |
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The Dales School
Cowpen Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RE |
0.85 miles |
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Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School
Gordon Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5DE |
1.15 miles |
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Morpeth Road Academy
Bates Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5TQ |
1.32 miles |
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Bedlington West End Primary School
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6EB |
1.59 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6EQ |
1.65 miles |
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