Biddick Academy, Washington
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Biddick Academy creates a calm, ambitious environment where every child - including those facing extra challenges - feels known and valued. The school excels at removing barriers to learning through tailored support, clear teaching and high expectations. Pupils develop strong academic knowledge, important life skills and real confidence about their futures through excellent careers education and leadership opportunities.
Key Strengths
- Strong inclusive culture with excellent support for vulnerable pupils, those with SEND and disadvantaged learners
- Significant improvements in pupil attendance and behaviour through clear routines and daily monitoring
- Well-trained staff using effective teaching methods with clear modelling and scaffolding
- Excellent governance with strong professional expertise holding leaders to account
- Wide range of enrichment activities and high-quality careers education helping pupils plan their futures
Areas for Improvement
- Continue to fully embed the new curriculum to further improve outcomes for pupils
- Address remaining variability in outcomes across different subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Rowing, Warhammer, choir, table tennis, drama, debating, musical theatre, creative writing, work experience
Biddick Academy is a welcoming and ambitious school where pupils feel safe, supported and valued. Since joining North East Learning Trust, the school has made rapid and sustained improvements across all areas.
At a Glance
30.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.0
Avg class size
49
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
1,002 pupils
1,100 capacity
98 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Washington
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Washington
Admissions Demand - Sunderland
Places available
3,354
Applications
2,859
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Secondary admissions across Sunderland (2025/26)
Inspection History(17)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.35833%
Overall absence
28.88087%
Persistent absence
1,108
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Biddick Academy
Columbia Grange School
Biddick Primary School
John F Kennedy Primary School
Fatfield Academy
Wessington Primary School
Barmston Village Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Lambton Primary School
Oxclose Primary Academy
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
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