The Blyth Academy vs Malvin's Close Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Blyth Academy
Blyth
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–16
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
-
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Northumberland
Northumberland
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
766
437
Capacity
1100
450
Occupancy
70%
97%
FSM %
50.4%
42.4%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Good
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Outstanding
Last Inspected
Apr 2025
Jan 2023
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
40.7
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
43.7%
-
KS2 Reading
-
79%
KS2 Maths
-
79%
KS2 Writing
-
75%