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Berwick Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Tracy Hush

corporate_fareBERWICK ACADEMY

location_onBerwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2JF

language Visit Website phone 1289305083

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

545

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Attainment 8

40.3

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Northumberland

#2,500 of 3,216 nationally

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Berwick Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Berwick-upon-Tweed, serving ages 13-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Berwick Academy is an academy converter in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, admitting pupils aged 13-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of BERWICK ACADEMY. The school has approximately 586 pupils on roll, of whom 29% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.3, placing the school #13 in Northumberland and #2,500 of 3,216 nationally. 34.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 8.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 19.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 5.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.83 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 23.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

40.3

Grade 5+ E&M

34.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)8.6%

Entering EBacc6.40%

EBacc APS3.28

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.85

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9.60%

EBacc APS3.3

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.99

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS2.98

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS2.99

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.17

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.64

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.03

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)71%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment19%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)72%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment12%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.83

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A5.2%

Achieving A*–B19.5%

VA Banding Well below average

Retention rate90.3%

A-level subjects offered13

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate80.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate39.10%

2022

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate80.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

09 July 2025

Inspection Report

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13 February 2024

Inspection Report

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12 October 2021

Inspection Report

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16 March 2021

Inspection Report

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29 September 2020

Inspection Report

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15 January 2019

Inspection Report

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17 July 2018

Inspection Report

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30 January 2018

Inspection Report

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10 October 2016

Inspection Report

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26 January 2016

Inspection Report

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18 November 2014

Inspection Report

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06 December 2013

Inspection Report

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15 October 2013

Inspection Report

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19 March 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

8 Evaluations

2024-02-13

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2021-10-12

Special Measures S5 ReInspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-01-15

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2018-07-17

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2018-01-30

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2016-10-10

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-01-26

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-10-15

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

25.4%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

11.4%(67 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

gavel Exclusion recorded

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 586 pupils. During this period, there were 149 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 25.4%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	586	149	25.4%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	599	132	22.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	575	64	11.1%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	586	93	15.9%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	599	141	23.5%	8.2%	5
2022/23 (Summer term)	538	79	14.7%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	545	96	17.6%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	561	183	32.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	509	129	25.3%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	523	144	27.5%	4.9%	3
2021/22 (Autumn term)	526	116	22.1%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	489	71	14.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	499	8	1.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	501	84	16.8%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	472	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	472	35	7.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	468	125	26.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	475	66	13.9%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	484	152	31.4%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	498	121	24.3%	3.8%	7
2017/18 (Summer term)	530	141	26.6%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	540	100	18.5%	3.0%	3
2017/18 (Autumn term)	543	51	9.4%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	610	23	3.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	620	38	6.1%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	627	30	4.8%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 25 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 24 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 17 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 8 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

54.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

73.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

10.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree10%

agree34%

disagree32%

strongly disagree14%

don't know9%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree12%

agree31%

disagree33%

strongly disagree19%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree14%

agree29%

disagree25%

strongly disagree19%

don't know2%

not applicable11%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes22%

no78%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree8%

agree35%

disagree27%

strongly disagree31%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree25%

agree34%

disagree18%

strongly disagree11%

don't know13%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree21%

agree37%

disagree19%

strongly disagree16%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree17%

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 agree19%

agree58%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know11%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree11%

agree25%

disagree31%

strongly disagree18%

don't know14%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes41%

no59%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Ponteland High School

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Bede Academy

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