The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
6%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.83
Band 5Source: 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
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
8%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 132 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 586
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 28.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- BERWICK ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr Ben Ryder (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
15 official reports linked on this page, including 14 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2024 | School Inspection
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2021 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Adams Drive, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2JF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBerwick Community High School
Secondary · Very close
Prior Park Primary School
Primary · 382m away
Spittal Community Primary School
Primary · 657m away
The Grove Special School
Special school · 726m away
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick
Primary · 1.3km away
Scremerston First School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Berwick Academy a selective school?
No. Berwick Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Berwick Academy's Ofsted rating?
Berwick Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Berwick Academy?
Berwick Academy currently has 586 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Berwick Academy take?
Berwick Academy caters for pupils aged 13 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Berwick Academy?
Berwick Academy is in Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2JF, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Berwick Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Berwick Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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