The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 48.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.9
5.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
5.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.43
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 188 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 152 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,012
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- EMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
- Head
- Mr Andrew Thelwell (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sixth Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2SY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGilbert Ward Academy
Free school · Grammar · 539m away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 707m away
Croftway Academy
Primary · 829m away
Malvin's Close Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
New Delaval Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Blyth Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
The Dales School
Special school · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bede Academy a selective school?
No. Bede Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bede Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bede Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bede Academy?
Bede Academy currently has 2,012 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bede Academy take?
Bede Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Bede Academy?
Bede Academy is in Blyth, NE24 2SY, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bede Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Bede Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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