Berwick Academy
Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2JF · Northumberland · secondary school
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14th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 819 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 1.4/10 nationally. 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 | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 33.1 · 21 | 30% | 0.62 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.85 · 5 | 25% | 0.12 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.3 · 16 | 10% | 0.16 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Berwick Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.85 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 1.7 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in April 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access clubs including Board Games, Chess, Creative Writing, and Zen Doodle. Sports options cover Rugby, Hockey, and Athletics, while arts activities include the Ceilidh Band, Photography, and Embroidery. Trips include a visit to Wimbledon and Geography fieldwork at Alnwick and Bamburgh. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 601 pupils against a stated capacity of 934. 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
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific actions are being taken to address the 2024 inspection findings?
What Ofsted said about Berwick Academy
Overview
The inspection found that while the school has high expectations and a broad curriculum, many pupils do not achieve well or acquire the necessary depth of knowledge. Behaviour is generally calm, but persistent disruption and high absence rates negatively impact learning, leading to an overall judgement of 'Requires improvement'.
Strengths
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and pupils are safe with bullying dealt with well.
- The school supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, providing tailored help for reading and access to the same curriculum.
- Personal development is good, with age-appropriate lessons on relationships, health, and careers guidance from Year 9.
- Staff feel valued, with a culture that prioritises workload and well-being.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of clubs, activities, and educational visits.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must systematically check pupils’ understanding and select learning activities that effectively secure and deepen knowledge.
- The school must take further steps to improve attendance, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, to address significant gaps in learning.
- Trustees should hold leaders to account with greater rigour, challenging improvements to pupil outcomes against national benchmarks.
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 | 38.6 |
| 2024/25 | 40.3 |
| 2025/26 | 39.3 |
| 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
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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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