Morpeth Road Academy vs Gilbert Ward Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Morpeth Road Academy
Blyth
Gilbert Ward Academy
Blyth
Overview
Phase
Primary
Special
Type
Academy converter
Free schools special
Age Range
2–11
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
None
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Northumberland
Northumberland
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
253
83
Capacity
420
80
Occupancy
60%
104%
FSM %
60.3%
71.1%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Good
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Inadequate
Personal Development
Good
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Good
Inadequate
Last Inspected
Jun 2026
May 2026
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
1.0
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
0%
KS2 Reading
82%
-
KS2 Maths
76%
-
KS2 Writing
71%
-