The Blyth Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Address | Chase Farm Drive, NE24 4JP |
| School Website | tba.northerneducationtrust.org |
| Telephone | 1670798100 |
| URN | 140002 |
School Census
| Total | 782 |
| Girls/Boys | 385/397 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.2%/50.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 390 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/07/2021 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/07/2021 | Good |
| 22/10/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 06/07/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/10/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08 April 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 06 July 2021 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 10 February 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 17 November 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 22 October 2019 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 05 July 2018 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 03 May 2017 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 16 October 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 19 May 2015 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 44.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.78 |
| Progress 8 | -0.18 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 53% |
| Entering EBacc | 48% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.71 |
| Progress 8 | -0.15 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.74 |
| Progress 8 | 0 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 204 |
| As first preference | 94 |
| As second preference | 92 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 157 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 94 |
| second preference offers | 63 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 253 |
| As first preference | 142 |
| As second preference | 92 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 141 |
| second preference offers | 61 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 206 |
| As first preference | 122 |
| As second preference | 65 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 156 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 122 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 167 |
| As first preference | 105 |
| As second preference | 50 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 124 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 105 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 164 |
| As first preference | 98 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 111 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 98 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 170 |
| As first preference | 109 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 109 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 109 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1 |
| As first preference | 1 |
| As second preference | 0 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 1 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 1 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 61% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 17% |
| not applicable | 44% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 28% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 22% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 78% |
| no | 22% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
The Dales School
(0.34 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Cowpen Road, , NE24 4RE
Horton Grange Primary School
(0.34 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Cowpen Road, , NE24 4RE