How many pupils does Bedlington Academy have?

Bedlington Academy has 828 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bedlington Academy's Ofsted rating?

Bedlington Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022).

How does Bedlington Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bedlington Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.6 in 2025/26.

Is Bedlington Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bedlington Academy is part of NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Bedlington Academy?

Bedlington Academy is located at Palace Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7DS.

Bedlington Academy

Palace Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7DS

Good

Inspected 13 September 2022

Good

Ofsted

47.6

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

828

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Bedlington Academy

Bedlington Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bedlington, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 828 pupils on roll. It is part of NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.6 (2025/26). 31.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Northumberland →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 828 / 850 (97%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 September 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

31.9%

Free school meals

1.8%

EAL

1.8%

SEN support

14.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

47.6

Attainment 8

136 pupils

51.5%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

72.8%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

17 students

23.5%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

79%

To higher education

34%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

91%

Sustained destination

76%

Stayed in education

12%

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.2%

Overall absence

23.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

50.65

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +4.0 vs 2023/24

16.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

6.21

Teaching assistants (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

£51,444

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,348 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -3 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,400

Spend per pupil

£8,079

Income per pupil

58%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Palace Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7DS
Phone: 01670822625
Head Teacher: Joanna Lamb
Website: www.bedlingtonacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bedlington Academy?: Bedlington Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bedlington, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Bedlington Academy have?: Bedlington Academy has 828 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bedlington Academy's Ofsted rating?: Bedlington Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022).
How does Bedlington Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Bedlington Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.6 in 2025/26.
Is Bedlington Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Bedlington Academy is part of NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Bedlington Academy?: Bedlington Academy is located at Palace Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7DS.

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