The Blyth Academy
Academy sponsor led11-16
Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, NE24 4JP
Headteacher: Ms Jodie UrwinSchool website ↗Pupils: 145 (capacity: 1100)Part of NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Ofsted Rating Inspected 6 July 2021Full report ↗
Good
From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections.
Quality of Teaching
Good
Behaviour in School
Requires Improvement
Pupils' Wider Development
Good
School Leadership
Good
GCSE Results (2024/25)
GCSE results for Year 11 pupils. National averages shown for comparison.
Progress 8 scores for 2024/25 are not used for accountability purposes following the KS2 assessment disruption. Treat with caution.
Attainment 8ⓘAttainment 8Average grade across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs, including English and MathsEach GCSE grade is converted to a points score (grade 9 = 9 points, grade 1 = 1 point). The national average is around 46.
49.2
English & Maths Grade 4+ⓘEnglish & Maths — Grade 4+ (Standard Pass)% of pupils achieving at least a grade 4 in both English and MathsGrade 4 is the minimum "standard pass". Employers and colleges often require grade 4 in English and Maths.
71.7%
English & Maths Grade 5+ⓘEnglish & Maths — Grade 5+ (Strong Pass)% of pupils achieving at least a grade 5 in both English and MathsGrade 5 is a "strong pass". Many sixth forms and universities expect grade 5 in English and Maths.
58.6%
English Baccalaureate (EBacc)ⓘEBacc Entry% of pupils who entered the English Baccalaureate — a set of GCSE subjects covering English, Maths, Sciences, a Language, and HumanitiesEBacc entry keeps academic options open post-16. It is not a separate qualification.
Pupils entered for EBacc38.6%
EBacc Grade 4+35.9%
EBacc Grade 5+31.0%
EBacc average point score4.43
Results Over Time
Admissions
Year 7 places per year (PAN)
151
Total applications
212
1st preference applications
130
Families who got their first choice
0.9%
✓ Places were available last year
Historical distance cut-off data is not available for this school. Contact the admissions authority for oversubscription criteria details.
Wellbeing & Context
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Pupils receiving SEN supportⓘSEN Support% of pupils receiving SEN (Special Educational Needs) support without a formal planThese pupils need extra help but do not yet have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
9.0%
SEN support without an EHCP
Pupils with an EHCPⓘEducation, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)% of pupils with a formal EHCP — a legal plan for pupils with significant additional needs
2.8%
Education, Health and Care Plan
Total pupils
145
Capacity: 1100
Location
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Historical Results
| Year | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Eng & Maths 4+ | EBacc entry % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | - | - | - | - |
| 2024/25 | 49.2 | - | 71.7% | 38.6% |