How many pupils does Bede Academy have?

Bede Academy has 2,012 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bede Academy's Ofsted rating?

Bede Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024).

How does Bede Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bede Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.4 in 2025/26.

Is Bede Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bede Academy is part of EMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION.

Where is Bede Academy?

Bede Academy is located at Sixth Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2SY.

Bede Academy

Sixth Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2SY

Good

Inspected 30 April 2024

Good

Ofsted

45.4

Attainment 8

All-through

Phase

3–18

Ages

2,012

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Bede Academy

Bede Academy is an academy sponsor led in Blyth, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–18. It has 2,012 pupils on roll. The school has a Christian religious character. It is part of EMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.4 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Northumberland →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: All-through
Age Range: Ages 3–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 2,012 / 1,780 (113%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Christian
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 30 April 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

23.8%

Free school meals

4.2%

EAL

3.2%

SEN support

12.0%

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)

45.4

Attainment 8

227 pupils

47.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

62.1%

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

39 students

5.1%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

68%

To higher education

18%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

69%

Expected standard (RWM)

14%

Higher standard (RWM)

109

Avg reading score

108

Avg maths score

Where pupils go next

88%

Sustained destination

79%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.2%

Overall absence

13.9%

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.

107.06

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -8.4 vs 2023/24

18.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

32.73

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

£50,597

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 4% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,449 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -12.0 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.

£6,787

Spend per pupil

£7,311

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: Sixth Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2SY
Phone: 01670545111
Principal: Andrew Thelwell
Website: www.bedeacademy.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bede Academy?: Bede Academy is an academy sponsor led in Blyth, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–18.
How many pupils does Bede Academy have?: Bede Academy has 2,012 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bede Academy's Ofsted rating?: Bede Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024).
How does Bede Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Bede Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.4 in 2025/26.
How does Bede Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 69% of pupils at Bede Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Bede Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Bede Academy is part of EMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION.
Where is Bede Academy?: Bede Academy is located at Sixth Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2SY.