The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.5
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
Source: 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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
67%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
12%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
14%
Based on 227 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,069
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 30.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Kate Morris (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Secondary · 466m away
Columbia Grange School
Special school · 565m away
Biddick Primary School
Primary · 600m away
John F Kennedy Primary School
Primary · 814m away
Fatfield Academy
Primary · 826m away
Wessington Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Barmston Village Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Biddick Academy a selective school?
No. Biddick Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Biddick Academy's Ofsted rating?
Biddick Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Biddick Academy?
Biddick Academy currently has 1,069 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Biddick Academy take?
Biddick Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Biddick Academy?
Biddick Academy is in Washington, NE38 8AL, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Biddick Academy have a sixth form?
No, Biddick Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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