Bede Academy
Blyth, NE24 2SY · Northumberland · all-through school
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7th of 16 secondary schools in Northumberland we can score, 27 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.2/10 against 893 of them, against 4.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 47.1 · 56 | 30% | 1.67 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.1 · 42 | 25% | 1.06 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.4 · 46 | 10% | 0.46 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bede Academy overview
How it's doing
Bede Academy is rated Good by Ofsted following a July 2024 inspection. In 2024/25, 47.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.1 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 2,030 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,780. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With a Progress 8 score of -0.1, what specific support is available for pupils who are falling behind in their subjects?
What Ofsted said about Bede Academy
Overview
Bede Academy is an all-through school where pupils generally feel "cared for and valued" with high attendance. While the primary phase achieves "very well" and safeguarding is effective, the report highlights that behaviour in the secondary phase "is not consistently good" and achievement there is lower than in primary.
Strengths
- Early years provide a "strong start" with a "welcoming environment" and high achievement in phonics.
- Primary pupils "achieve very highly in national tests" due to carefully identified learning goals and appropriate resources.
- SEND pupils are "supported well in all aspects of school life" through new staffing and information systems.
- Pupils receive "high-quality careers guidance" and develop a good understanding of personal, social, health and economic issues in secondary and sixth form.
- Leaders and governors have a "strong understanding of the school" and secure systems for identifying areas needing improvement.
Areas to improve
- Ensure all secondary staff apply the new behaviour policy "consistently and effectively" to reduce low-level disruption.
- Evaluate support for a minority of Year 7 pupils who struggle with behaviour expectations to reduce frequent suspensions.
- Provide appropriate reading interventions for Year 7 pupils who need additional support but currently do not receive it.
- Clarify the primary PSHE curriculum to address knowledge gaps caused by frequent changes.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.7 |
| 2024/25 | 48.9 |
| 2025/26 | 45.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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