How many pupils does Malvin's Close Academy have?

Malvin's Close Academy has 440 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Malvin's Close Academy's Ofsted rating?

Malvin's Close Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023).

How does Malvin's Close Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at Malvin's Close Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Malvin's Close Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Malvin's Close Academy is part of WISE ACADEMIES.

Where is Malvin's Close Academy?

Malvin's Close Academy is located at Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5BL.

Malvin's Close Academy

Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5BL

Outstanding

Inspected 24 January 2023

Outstanding

Ofsted

63%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

440

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Malvin's Close Academy

Malvin's Close Academy is an academy sponsor led in Blyth, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 440 pupils on roll. It is part of WISE ACADEMIES. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 39.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Northumberland →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 440 / 450 (98%)
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Last Ofsted Inspection: 24 January 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

39.6%

Free school meals

6.6%

EAL

5.9%

SEN support

21.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

63%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.8%

Overall absence

11.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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.

22.5

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

18.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

12.27

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

£41,911

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£823 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -2.0 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.

£6,454

Spend per pupil

£7,075

Income per pupil

50%

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: Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5BL
Phone: 01670354082
Head Teacher: Joanne Holmes
Website: https://malvinsclose.wiseacademies.co.uk/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Malvin's Close Academy?: Malvin's Close Academy is an academy sponsor led in Blyth, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Malvin's Close Academy have?: Malvin's Close Academy has 440 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Malvin's Close Academy's Ofsted rating?: Malvin's Close Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023).
How does Malvin's Close Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 63% of pupils at Malvin's Close Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Malvin's Close Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Malvin's Close Academy is part of WISE ACADEMIES.
Where is Malvin's Close Academy?: Malvin's Close Academy is located at Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5BL.

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