SchoolScoresBerwick Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 13 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of BERWICK ACADEMY
Adams Drive, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2JF
01289 305083 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 13 February 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Sixth form | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
118 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Northumberland comparisons use the 14 of its 27 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 13 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 13th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 6% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 79% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 12th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 21% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 86% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 13th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 7% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 74% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 44 parents whose child had been bullied 11th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 6% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 27% | 41% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 105 parents who had raised a concern 13th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 13% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 49% | 66% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 13th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 6% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 41%said yes | 77% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Northumberland figures pool parents at the Northumberland schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
140 pupils in this year group.
34% — 7 points below the Northumberland average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% | 42% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 40.3 | 44 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.3 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
132 pupils in this year group.
84% — 7 points below the Northumberland average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 84% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 46% | 43% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| Further education college | 26% | 36% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6% | 3% |
| Work | 8% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 84% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
35 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 5% | 24% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 20% | 49% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 23.3 | 34.2 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
13 subjects, 77 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 16 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Sociology | 11 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Biology | 8 | 0% | 13% | 27% |
| Mathematics | 8 | 0% | 13% | 40% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 6 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| History | 6 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Chemistry, Geography, English Literature, Art and Design, Physics, Computer Studies / Computing, French.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
52 students in this year group.
73% — 14 points below the Northumberland average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 73% | 87% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 11% | 7% |
| Work | 29% | 25% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 82% | 73% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
31 students in this year group.
39% — 28 points below the Northumberland average, and 21 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 39% | 67% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 10% | 28% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 58% | 39% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Northumberland. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 55% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 29.2% | 24.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 40% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.6% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 22nd highest of 27 state secondary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 36% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9% | 13.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 1st highest of 27 state secondary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 29% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.3% | 2.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 25th lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Northumberland. Lower than 10% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.7% | 8.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 26th lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Northumberland. Lower than 7% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 36.1% | 22.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Northumberland. Lower than 7% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 65.0 | 29.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 25th lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Northumberland. Lower than 7% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 17.2% | 8.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.34% | 0.38% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 16th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 27% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.7 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 23rd highest of 27 state secondary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 11% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.8 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 26 state secondary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 85% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 21.6% | 11.8%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Longridge Towers School 2.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 25% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Berwick Academy's Ofsted rating?
Berwick Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 February 2024.
How did Berwick Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 34% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 11 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Berwick Academy?
41% of the 118 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Berwick Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137598.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.