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Berwick Academy
Adams Drive, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2JF, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.2 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
586
Capacity
934
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.3, the school performs above the national average, particularly in comparison to 78% of schools. However, it is important to note that the recent Ofsted report indicates the school "requires improvement," which may be a consideration for parents. Additionally, only 39% of students progress to university, with a mere 10% attending top-third institutions, suggesting that while there are strengths, there are also areas that need attention for future growth.
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Last inspected: 13 February 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 40.3 | Bottom 22% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 3% UK |
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%. | 39% | Below 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%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 31 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.6%
White Other5.5%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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55.75575, -2.00259 · TD15 2JF
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN137598
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.berwickacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Berwick Academy rated by Ofsted?
Berwick Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 February 2024.
Is Berwick Academy a good school?
Berwick Academy scores 8.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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 Berwick Academy in GCSEs?
Berwick Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.3. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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