The Blyth Academy, Blyth
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
The Blyth Academy creates a calm, positive school community where pupils work hard and feel supported. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use proven techniques like 'bell tasks' to help pupils remember important learning. The school is particularly skilled at identifying and supporting pupils who need extra help - whether with reading, special educational needs, or behaviour - ensuring all pupils including the most disadvantaged can succeed.
Key Strengths
- Clear subject teaching with secure subject knowledge - teachers explain things well and design activities that help pupils learn
- Strong reading support programme with trained staff helping pupils catch up quickly and enjoy reading for pleasure
- Effective behaviour management with high expectations applied consistently, resulting in calm, orderly lessons
- Significant improvement in pupil attendance through rigorous monitoring and effective family support strategies
- Excellent personal development programme including mental health support, careers advice, and opportunities for pupils to take on responsibilities
Areas for Improvement
- Some variation in how well pupils are supported with written accuracy, spelling, grammar and technical presentation
- Pupils' limited vocabulary sometimes affects the quality of their work and communication
- Some pupils have not yet adjusted to the school's raised behaviour expectations, occasionally resulting in low-level disruption
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff going to great lengths to help pupils stay safe.
Extracurricular Activities
iAspire programme, performing arts clubs, gaming clubs, sports clubs, school library ambassador roles, assembly delivery roles
The Blyth Academy has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection in 2021. Pupils are happy, proud, and benefit from high expectations and positive relationships with staff.
At a Glance
50.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
36 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
24.2
Avg class size
31
Total classes
10 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
766 pupils
1,100 capacity
334 spare places available
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)
Inspection History(109)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.44029%
Overall absence
29.62056%
Persistent absence
817
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
The Blyth Academy
The Dales School
Horton Grange Primary School
Morpeth Road Academy
New Delaval Primary School
Malvin's Close Academy
Newsham Primary School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Stead Lane Primary School
Bedlington Station Primary School
Croftway Academy
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