Biddick Academy

About Biddick Academy

Biddick Academy is an academy converter in Washington, Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,069 pupils on roll. It is part of NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 November 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.2 (2025/26). 30.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sunderland →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,069 / 1,100 (97%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

17 November 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

Biddick Lane, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 8AL

Phone

01915111600

Headteacher

Kate Morris

Website

http://www.biddickacademy.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Biddick Academy?

Biddick Academy is an academy converter in Washington, Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Biddick Academy have?

Biddick Academy has 1,069 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Biddick Academy's Ofsted rating?

Biddick Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 November 2021).

How does Biddick Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Biddick Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.2 in 2025/26.

Is Biddick Academy part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Biddick Academy?

Biddick Academy is located at Biddick Lane, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 8AL.