The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 440
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 40.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- WISE ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Holmes
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way, Malvin's Close Academy, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5BL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 524m away
Gilbert Ward Academy
Free school · Grammar · 549m away
Bede Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.1km away
Croftway Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
The Blyth Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
The Dales School
Special school · 1.7km away
New Delaval Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Cambois Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Malvin's Close Academy's Ofsted rating?
Malvin's Close Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Malvin's Close Academy?
Malvin's Close Academy currently has 440 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Malvin's Close Academy take?
Malvin's Close Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Malvin's Close Academy?
Malvin's Close Academy is in Blyth, NE24 5BL, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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