Berwick Academy
Details
| Age Range | 13-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Address | Adams Drive, TD15 2JF |
| School Website | www.berwickacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1289305083 |
| URN | 137598 |
School Census
| Total | 545 |
| Girls/Boys | 255/290 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.8%/53.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 139 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/02/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 12/10/2021 | Requires improvement |
| 30/01/2018 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 13/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 12/10/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 30/01/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09 July 2025 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 13 February 2024 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 12 October 2021 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 16 March 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 29 September 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 15 January 2019 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 17 July 2018 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 30 January 2018 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 10 October 2016 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 26 January 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 18 November 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 06 December 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 15 October 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 19 March 2012 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 46.20% |
| Entering EBacc | 9.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.3 |
| Progress 8 | -0.85 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 42% |
| Entering EBacc | 5% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.98 |
| Progress 8 | -0.98 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 36% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 2.99 |
| Progress 8 | -1.15 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 122 |
| As first preference | 121 |
| As second preference | 0 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 121 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 138 |
| As first preference | 125 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 126 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 125 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 163 |
| As first preference | 149 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 149 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 148 |
| As first preference | 138 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 138 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 138 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 175 |
| As first preference | 166 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 166 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 166 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 26% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 11% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 11% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 11% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 14% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 41% |
| no | 59% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Tweedmouth Prior Park First School
(0.29 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Dean Drive, , TD15 2DB
The Grove Special School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 2-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Grove Gardens, , TD15 2EN
Spittal Community School
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Main Street, , TD15 1RD