Bede Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Blyth, NE24 2SY
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 50% in England
8 of 16 in Northumberland
Pupils
2,030
First preferences per place
1.33
2026/27
Absence
6.2%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.3 | 46.7 | 48.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39% | 52% | 48% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.9 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 38% | 48% | 50% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.35 | -0.10 | — |
69% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Blyth Academy · 1.1 mi · Good · Bottom 46% in England
- Bedlington Academy · 2.2 mi · Good · Top 49% in England
- Seaton Valley High School · 3.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 34% in England
- St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy · 3.5 mi · Good · Bottom 35% in England
- Cramlington Learning Village · 4.1 mi · Report card · Top 48% in England
- NCEA Duke's Secondary School · 4.2 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 7% in England
The neighbourhood
Bede Academy is in Blyth Isabella (typical home £124,500, crime high).
What is Bede Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bede Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Bede Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Bede Academy is in the top 50% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.