Berwick Academy

Details

Age Range13-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
AddressAdams Drive, TD15 2JF
URN137598

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications122
As first preference121
As second preference0
As third preference1
Total Offers Made121
first preference offers121
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications138
As first preference125
As second preference13
As third preference0
Total Offers Made126
first preference offers125
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications163
As first preference149
As second preference12
As third preference2
Total Offers Made149
first preference offers149
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications148
As first preference138
As second preference9
As third preference1
Total Offers Made138
first preference offers138
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications175
As first preference166
As second preference8
As third preference1
Total Offers Made166
first preference offers166
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree15%
agree38%
disagree20%
strongly disagree26%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree14%
agree60%
disagree9%
strongly disagree15%
don't know3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree10%
agree34%
disagree32%
strongly disagree15%
don't know9%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree3%
agree7%
disagree10%
strongly disagree5%
don't know11%
not applicable63%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree12%
agree31%
disagree32%
strongly disagree19%
don't know6%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree15%
agree28%
disagree26%
strongly disagree18%
don't know2%
not applicable11%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes21%
no79%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree8%
agree36%
disagree28%
strongly disagree28%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree25%
agree34%
disagree18%
strongly disagree10%
don't know13%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree21%
agree37%
disagree20%
strongly disagree16%
don't know6%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree18%
agree40%
disagree26%
strongly disagree14%
don't know3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree12%
agree50%
disagree21%
strongly disagree11%
don't know6%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree20%
agree59%
disagree9%
strongly disagree3%
don't know10%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree11%
agree26%
disagree31%
strongly disagree19%
don't know14%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes40%
no60%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin92.2%
any other white background ethnic origin5.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin91.2%
any other white background ethnic origin5.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.7%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.7%

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