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The Blyth Academy
Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4JP, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.4 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
772
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 33% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 72% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 75% recommending the school, though the EBacc entry rate of 39% may indicate limited participation in a broader curriculum. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16.
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Last inspected: 6 July 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. | 49.2 | Top 33% 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%. | 72% | Top 35% 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%. | 59% | Top 20% 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%. | 39% | Top 25% 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%. | 36% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (36 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
School has high expectations
86%
My child feels safe
83%
My child is happy
81%
My child makes good progress
81%
Good range of subjects
78%
Behaviour is good
78%
Progress is communicated
78%
I'd recommend this school
75%
School keeps me informed
69%
School supports development
61%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.0%
Black African3.0%
Asian Other1.0%
White Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Location
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55.12368, -1.54773 · NE24 4JP
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN140002
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Blyth Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Blyth Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 July 2021.
Is The Blyth Academy a good school?
The Blyth Academy scores 37.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Blyth Academy?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Blyth Academy receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Blyth Academy in GCSEs?
The Blyth Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.2. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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