The short version
Free schools special. 69% capacity.
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 64% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 55
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 63.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- PROSPER LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Barry Reed
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
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Location
Princess Louise Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2TS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Bede Academy
All-through · Grammar · 539m away
Malvin's Close Academy
Primary · 549m away
Croftway Academy
Primary · 679m away
New Delaval Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Blyth Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
The Dales School
Special school · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Gilbert Ward Academy a selective school?
No. Gilbert Ward Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Gilbert Ward Academy?
Gilbert Ward Academy currently has 55 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gilbert Ward Academy take?
Gilbert Ward Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Gilbert Ward Academy?
Gilbert Ward Academy is in Blyth, NE24 2TS, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gilbert Ward Academy have a sixth form?
No, Gilbert Ward Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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