The Blyth Academy

About The Blyth Academy

The Blyth Academy is an academy sponsor led in Blyth, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 772 pupils on roll. It is part of NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 July 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.7 (2025/26). 50.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Northumberland →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

772 / 1,100 (70%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 July 2021

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.

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.

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 3 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

Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4JP

Phone

01670798100

Principal

Jodie Urwin

Website

tba.northerneducationtrust.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Blyth Academy?

The Blyth Academy is an academy sponsor led in Blyth, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Blyth Academy have?

The Blyth Academy has 772 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Blyth Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Blyth Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 July 2021).

How does The Blyth Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Blyth Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.7 in 2025/26.

Is The Blyth Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Blyth Academy is part of NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is The Blyth Academy?

The Blyth Academy is located at Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4JP.