Bede Academy vs Gilbert Ward Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Bede Academy
Blyth
Gilbert Ward Academy
Blyth
Overview
Phase
All-through
Special
Type
Academy sponsor led
Free schools special
Age Range
3–18
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Christian
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
Northumberland
Northumberland
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
2030
83
Capacity
1780
80
Occupancy
114%
104%
FSM %
24.6%
71.1%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Inadequate
Personal Development
Good
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Good
Inadequate
Last Inspected
Apr 2024
May 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
45.4
1.0
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
47.1%
0%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C
-
Points Per Entry
31.0
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C+
-
AAB+ %
5%
-
Value Added
Below average
-
A-Level Students
58
-
Retention
93%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
19%
-
Degree course
56%
-
Any L4+ destination
57%
-
Apprenticeships
0%
-
Cohort size
96
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Psychology (48)
Psychology (42)
Business Studies:Single (36)
Mathematics (36)
English Language (34)
Mathematics (34)
Business Studies (28)
Art and Design (Fine Art) (26)