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Schools in Bedlington

Bedlington has 8 schools: 6 primary and 2 secondary or all-through. 75% of the 8 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Bedlington Academy has the highest Attainment 8 score (47.6 in 2026). Among primary schools, Meadowdale Academy has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (83% in 2025).

  • 8 schools
  • 2 secondary
  • 6 primary

Bedlington is in Northumberland local authority. See its school places, applications and offers.

Secondary Schools in Bedlington

Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.

#SchoolOfstedAttainment 8Progress 8Pupils
1 Bedlington Academy Good 47.6 (2026) -0.26 (2024) 822
2 St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Good 43.6 (2026) -0.17 (2024) 994

Primary Schools in Bedlington

Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.

#SchoolOfstedMet expected standardPupils
1 Meadowdale Academy Good 83% (2025) 202
2 St Bede's Catholic Primary School Expected standard 66% (2025) 205
3 Bedlington West End Primary School Good 57% (2025) 214
4 Stead Lane Primary School Good 46% (2025) 230
5 Bedlington Station Primary School Good 43% (2025) 211
6 Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School Requires Improvement 31% (2025) 233

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