Gilbert Ward Academy

About Gilbert Ward Academy

Gilbert Ward Academy is a free school special in Blyth, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 55 pupils on roll. It is part of PROSPER LEARNING TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1 (2025/26). 71.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Northumberland →

School Type

Free schools special

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

55 / 80 (69%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

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

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

Princess Louise Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2TS

Phone

01916053899

Head Teacher

Barry Reed

Website

https://www.gilbertwardacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Gilbert Ward Academy?

Gilbert Ward Academy is a free school special in Blyth, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Gilbert Ward Academy have?

Gilbert Ward Academy has 55 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Gilbert Ward Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Gilbert Ward Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1 in 2025/26.

Is Gilbert Ward Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Gilbert Ward Academy is part of PROSPER LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Gilbert Ward Academy?

Gilbert Ward Academy is located at Princess Louise Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2TS.