Bede Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 48.9 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 48.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 66%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.10
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.29, 0.09]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 199 | 48.9 | — | 66.3% | 58.3% | 4.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 213 | 46.7 | -0.10 | 62.4% | 55.4% | 4.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 188 | 41.3 | -0.35 | 49.0% | 38.0% | 3.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 193 | 45.8 | -0.16 | 63.0% | 39.0% | 4.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Northumberland for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 135619 |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | All-through |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Andrew Thelwell |
| Trust | EMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | NE24 2SY |
| Latest pupils | 199 |
| FSM eligible | 24.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Sixth Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2SY
www.bedeacademy.org.ukView local authority page1670545111| DfE number | 6905 |
| UKPRN | 10027529 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2009 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 30 Jun 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2024 |