Gilbert Ward Academy vs Bede Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Gilbert Ward Academy
Blyth
Bede Academy
Blyth
Overview
Phase
Special
All-through
Type
Free schools special
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–16
3–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Christian
Admissions
Non-selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
Northumberland
Northumberland
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
83
2030
Capacity
80
1780
Occupancy
104%
114%
FSM %
71.1%
24.6%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Good
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Good
Last Inspected
May 2026
Apr 2024
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
1.0
45.4
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
0%
47.1%
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
0
15
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)