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The Blyth Academy

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

personMr Martin Wood

corporate_fareNORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST

location_onBlyth, NE24 4JP

language Visit Website phone 1670798100

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2021

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Students

782

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Attainment 8

49.2

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Northumberland

#1,040 of 3,216 nationally

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The Blyth Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Blyth, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Blyth Academy is an academy sponsor led in Blyth, Northumberland, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 772 pupils on roll, of whom 50% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.2, placing the school #4 in Northumberland and #1,040 of 3,216 nationally. 58.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 29.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2021. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 24.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 47.2 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

49.2

Grade 5+ E&M

58.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)29.2%

Entering EBacc38.60%

EBacc APS4.43

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44.10%

EBacc APS3.78

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS3.73

2022

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS3.74

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS3.42

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.89

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS2.77

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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

77%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)69%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

79%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)69%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)21%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 April 2025

Inspection Report

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06 July 2021

Inspection Report

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10 February 2021

Inspection Report

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17 November 2020

Inspection Report

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22 October 2019

Inspection Report

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05 July 2018

Inspection Report

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03 May 2017

Inspection Report

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16 October 2015

Inspection Report

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19 May 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

6 Evaluations

2021-07-06

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-10-22

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-07-05

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-05-03

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-10-16

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-05-19

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

28.5%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

11.9%(92 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 772 pupils. During this period, there were 220 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 28.5%, 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)	772	220	28.5%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	790	521	65.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	823	539	65.5%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	830	547	65.9%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	836	624	74.6%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	800	386	48.2%	6.6%	13
2022/23 (Spring term)	782	433	55.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	779	336	43.1%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	777	215	27.7%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	787	345	43.8%	4.9%	4
2021/22 (Autumn term)	779	166	21.3%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	767	47	6.1%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	766	17	2.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	760	197	25.9%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	758	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	758	148	19.5%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	761	127	16.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	777	233	30.0%	3.1%	4
2018/19 (Spring term)	784	534	68.1%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	789	499	63.2%	3.8%	6
2017/18 (Summer term)	782	771	98.6%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	787	693	88.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	802	934	116.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	784	45	5.7%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	799	27	3.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	800	27	3.4%	3.1%	2

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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 48 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 25 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 25 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 12 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/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.

94.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

88.0%Positive

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

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree33%

agree50%

strongly disagree11%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree33%

agree33%

disagree28%

strongly disagree6%

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

strongly agree22%

agree17%

disagree17%

strongly disagree11%

don't know6%

not applicable28%

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.

strongly agree50%

agree28%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree44%

strongly disagree11%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree33%

agree50%

disagree6%

strongly disagree11%

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

strongly agree28%

agree44%

disagree17%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree56%

agree28%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree22%

agree39%

disagree6%

strongly disagree11%

don't know22%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes78%

no22%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

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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