Malvin's Close Academy
Blyth, NE24 5BL · Northumberland · primary school
12th of 60 primary schools in Northumberland we can score, 127 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.1/10 against 1,717 of them, against 4.8/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.86 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. Only 7.0% reached the higher standard. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom. Pupils can join Drawing, Singing, Reading, Craft, Karate, Homework, and Cheerleading clubs, or attend cooking sessions. Sports include Multi Skills, Rounders, Tennis, and Running, while arts and music offer Choir and Ballet. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in. The school has 440 pupils in a capacity of 450, leaving 10 spare places. This means the school is close to full, so places are likely to be competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the competitive entry process for the remaining 10 places? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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.
Loading full school details…
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT