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Biddick Academy
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.0 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,069
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 68% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. Notably, 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which is a strong indicator of foundational skills. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests that it may not be as competitive as some other institutions in the area, and only 39% of students attain grade 5 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement.
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Last inspected: 17 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 42.5 | Bottom 32% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 46% | Top 42% 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%. | 25% | Top 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black African0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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54.89137, -1.51825 · NE38 8AL
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN139839
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.biddickacademy.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Biddick Academy rated by Ofsted?
Biddick Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 November 2021.
Is Biddick Academy a good school?
Biddick Academy scores 20.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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 Biddick Academy in GCSEs?
Biddick Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.5. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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