Gilbert Ward Academy, Blyth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
No inspection data available
At a Glance
71.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
83 pupils
80 capacity
3 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Blyth
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Blyth
Admissions Demand - Northumberland
Places available
1,986
Applications
1,744
Got 1st preference
96.1%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Secondary admissions across Northumberland (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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Pupil Absence2024/25
26.57703%
Overall absence
72.30769%
Persistent absence
65
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
Gilbert Ward Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Malvin's Close Academy
Croftway Academy
Newsham Primary School
Morpeth Road Academy
New Delaval Primary School
The Dales School
Horton Grange Primary School
Cambois Primary School
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