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