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Bedlington Academy
Palace Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7DS, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.7 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
828
Capacity
850
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates a solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.4, placing it in the top 41% of schools nationally. A commendable 75% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 79% progress to university, with 34% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate of 40% may indicate room for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum engagement.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 47.4 | Top 41% 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%. | 75% | Top 27% 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%. | 44% | Top 50% 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%. | 40% | Top 35% 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%. | 29% | Top 35% 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%. | 79% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 29 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.7%
Asian Other0.7%
White Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black African0.1%
Location
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55.13802, -1.56366 · NE22 7DS
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN144977
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bedlingtonacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bedlington Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bedlington Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2022.
Is Bedlington Academy a good school?
Bedlington Academy scores 57.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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 Bedlington Academy in GCSEs?
Bedlington Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.4. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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