SchoolScoresThe Blyth Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, NE24 4JP
01670 798100 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 July 2021.
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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 April 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 Joint 6th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 44% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 79% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 40% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 86% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 74% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 5th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 27% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 41% | 41% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern Joint 7th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 35% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 66% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 52% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 59% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northumberland. Higher than 39% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75%said yes | 77% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 5%). 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
145 pupils in this year group.
59% — 17 points above the Northumberland average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59% | 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. | 49.2 | 44 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.4 | 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.
141 pupils in this year group.
77% — 14 points below the Northumberland average, and 15 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. | 77% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 25% | 43% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| Further education college | 45% | 36% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 77% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 171 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 135 |
| Of those, offered a place | 134 (99%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 208 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 27 state secondary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 50.4% | 24.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 72% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 43% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7% | 13.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 27 state secondary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 20% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.5% | 2.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 21st lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Northumberland. Lower than 19% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.4% | 8.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Northumberland. Lower than 21% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 29.6% | 22.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 27th lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Northumberland. Lower than 1% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 122.3 | 29.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 27th lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Northumberland. Lower than 1% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 24.2% | 8.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.39% | 0.38% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 27 state secondary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 100% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 24.9 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 27 state secondary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 17.2 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Northumberland. Higher than 77% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 19.0% | 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
- Bede Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bedlington Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Blyth Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Blyth Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 July 2021. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did The Blyth Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 13 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Blyth Academy?
75% of the 36 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend The Blyth Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Blyth Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 135 families put The Blyth Academy as their first choice for 171 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 134 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140002.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.