The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.4
3.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
40%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.09
Band 3Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
12%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 139 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 828
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 31.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Joanna Lamb
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Palace Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7DS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Bedlington Academy a selective school?
No. Bedlington Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bedlington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bedlington Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bedlington Academy?
Bedlington Academy currently has 828 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bedlington Academy take?
Bedlington Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bedlington Academy?
Bedlington Academy is in Bedlington, NE22 7DS, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bedlington Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Bedlington Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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