Bedlington Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Address | Palace Road, NE22 7DS |
| School Website | www.bedlingtonacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1670822625 |
| URN | 144977 |
School Census
| Total | 810 |
| Girls/Boys | 382/428 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.2%/52.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 220 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/09/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/09/2022 | Good |
| 21/01/2015 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 13/09/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/01/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 13 September 2022 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 61.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 28.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.84 |
| Progress 8 | -0.26 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60% |
| Entering EBacc | 37% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.88 |
| Progress 8 | -0.24 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 70% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.93 |
| Progress 8 | -0.11 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 244 |
| As first preference | 186 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 166 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 165 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 271 |
| As first preference | 199 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 164 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 221 |
| As first preference | 178 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 165 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 227 |
| As first preference | 164 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 160 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 160 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 222 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 159 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 151 |
| As first preference | 115 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 114 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 64% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 31% |
| no | 69% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 14% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 71% |
| no | 29% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 96.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 95.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Bedlington Station Primary School
(0.29 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: School Road, , NE22 7JQ
Stead Lane Primary School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Stead Lane, , NE22 5JS