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Bede Academy
Sixth Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2SY, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.8 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,012
Capacity
1,780
Ages
3–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
113%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this all-through academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score is above the national average, and 69% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Additionally, 68% of pupils progress to university, with 18% attending top-third institutions, reflecting strong post-16 outcomes. While the percentage of students achieving higher standards at KS2 is lower at 14%, the overall academic environment appears supportive and encourages further development.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.9 | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 69% | Top 41% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 48% | Top 40% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 58% | Top 29% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 33% | Top 29% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 69% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 68% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 93 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Other1.5%
Black African1.2%
White Other1.0%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Mixed Other0.1%
Location
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55.11801, -1.52095 · NE24 2SY
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN135619
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bedeacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bede Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bede Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2024.
Is Bede Academy a good school?
Bede Academy scores 51.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Bede Academy in GCSEs?
Bede Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.9. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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