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 |
Description
betaBedlington Academy is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form located in Bedlington, Northumberland, England. Established in 1926, the institution has a rich history starting as Bedlington Secondary School, later becoming Bedlington Grammar School (previously known for notable figures such as Sir Bobby Charlton CBE and Sir John Hall) and transforming into a comprehensive school in 1974.
The school is now part of the North East Learning Trust and has continually evolved, including a new building opened in September 2016 following the old school's closure earlier that year, allowing for demolition to occur. Bedlington Academy enrolls students aged 11 to 19, and as a modern development, it is conveniently situated in Palace Road, near the junction of the A189 and A1147, and near the A189 bridge over the River Blyth.
Admissions are available for students entering Years 7 and 9. Year 7 students typically come from five feeder primary schools: Bedlington Station Primary School, Stead Lane Primary School, Mowbray Primary School, Ringway Primary School, and Stakeford Primary School, while Year 9 students come from the three-tier system at Meadowdale Academy. The school's modern learning environment supports updates such as becoming a Maths and Computing College in 2009.
The headteacher is Joanna Lamb, and the executive headteacher is Toni Spoors, both leading the school through its recent and ongoing development. The school provides contemporary learning in an inclusive and warm atmosphere that values social responsibility and collective growth.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 809 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.3%
Girls: 48.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 80 | 83 | 163 |
| 8 | 79 | 77 | 156 |
| 9 | 81 | 67 | 148 |
| 10 | 76 | 73 | 149 |
| 11 | 69 | 59 | 128 |
| 12 | 15 | 22 | 37 |
| 13 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.2% |
| White, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-10-17 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-13 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.26 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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0.83 miles |
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0.85 miles |
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1.15 miles |
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1.32 miles |
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1.59 miles |
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1.65 miles |
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1.73 miles |
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1.76 miles |
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