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The Apex Academy

Northumberland·Not applicable·North East·Other independent special school·NE23 3AR
URN: 152094
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Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in Northumberland for local comparison.

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Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 50.7Progress 8 +0.27
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The Blyth Academy
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School information

URN152094
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
PhaseNot applicable
TypeOther independent special school
Gender of entryMixed
Age range11-16
HeadteacherAmran Suleman
Trust—
Admissions—
Religious character—
PostcodeNE23 3AR
Latest pupils—
FSM eligible—

Contact and identifiers

Old Hartford School, Scott Street, East Hartford, Northumberland, NE23 3AR

https://apexacademy.school/1670335510
DfE number6012
UKPRN—
Opened10 Nov 2025
GIAS updated25 Feb 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated25 Feb 2026
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