Croftway Academy vs Gilbert Ward Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Croftway Academy
Blyth
Gilbert Ward Academy
Blyth
Overview
Phase
Primary
Special
Type
Academy sponsor led
Free schools special
Age Range
3–11
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
-
None
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Northumberland
Northumberland
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
416
83
Capacity
450
80
Occupancy
92%
104%
FSM %
41.0%
71.1%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Outstanding
-
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Inadequate
Personal Development
Outstanding
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Inadequate
Last Inspected
Jan 2023
May 2026
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
1.0
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
0%
KS2 Reading
81%
-
KS2 Maths
78%
-
KS2 Writing
72%
-