Berwick Academy
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Attainment 8 of 40.3 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 40.3
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 51%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.85
- Confidence interval:
- [-1.07, -0.62]
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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 | 140 | 40.3 | — | 51.4% | 6.4% | 3.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 156 | 38.6 | -0.85 | 46.2% | 9.6% | 3.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 132 | 36.5 | -0.99 | 42.0% | 5.0% | 3.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 120 | 36.4 | -1.15 | 36.0% | 10.0% | 3.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Northumberland for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 137598 |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 13-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Ben Ryder |
| Trust | BERWICK ACADEMY |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | TD15 2JF |
| Latest pupils | 140 |
| FSM eligible | 28.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Adams Drive, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2JF
http://www.berwickacademy.co.uk1289305083| DfE number | 4437 |
| UKPRN | 10035676 |
| Opened | 1 Nov 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 11 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 24 Apr 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2024 |