The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.2 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
49.2
5.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
16.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
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
77%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
72%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
15%
Based on 141 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 772
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 48.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Jodie Urwin (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
July 2021 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Location
Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4JP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Dales School
Special school · 540m away
New Delaval Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Malvin's Close Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Gilbert Ward Academy
Free school · Grammar · 1.7km away
Bede Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.8km away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Stead Lane Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Croftway Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Blyth Academy a selective school?
No. The Blyth Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Blyth Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Blyth Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Blyth Academy?
The Blyth Academy currently has 772 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Blyth Academy take?
The Blyth Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Blyth Academy?
The Blyth Academy is in Blyth, NE24 4JP, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Blyth Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Blyth Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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