Bedlington Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Bedlington, NE22 7DS
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 49% in England
7 of 16 in Northumberland
Pupils
822
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
8.2%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | 45.2 | 47.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49% | 45% | 44% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.3 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 41% | 37% | 41% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.22 | -0.26 | — |
74% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Blyth Academy · 1.3 mi · Good · Bottom 46% in England
- St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy · 1.6 mi · Good · Bottom 35% in England
- Bede Academy · 2.2 mi · Good · Top 50% in England
- NCEA Duke's Secondary School · 2.8 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 7% in England
- Ashington Academy · 2.8 mi · Good · Top 34% in England
- Cramlington Learning Village · 4.4 mi · Report card · Top 48% in England
The neighbourhood
Bedlington Academy is in Bedlington Station & Sleekburn (typical home £129,975, crime high).
What is Bedlington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bedlington Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Bedlington Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Bedlington Academy is in the top 49% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.