Wise Academies
Wise Academies is an academy trust running 18 schools (17 primary and 1 special) in 5 council areas, including Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland.
Of its 9 schools with a graded Ofsted inspection, 89% are rated Good or Outstanding (5 outstanding, 3 good, 1 requires improvement).
3 of its schools have been inspected under Ofsted's new report cards: 19 of their 21 graded areas were strong or exceptional.
Across its primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2023/24.
The trust is registered at Companies House as company 07521946, incorporated in 2011.
Sources: DfE GIAS and performance data, Ofsted, Companies House.
Schools in Wise Academies
| School | Phase | Area | Inspection | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adderlane Academy | Primary | Prudhoe | - | - |
| Ashley Academy | Primary | South Shields | - | KS2 59% |
| Bexhill Academy | Primary | Sunderland | Outstanding (2022) | KS2 80% |
| Bothal Academy | Primary | Ashington | Outstanding | - |
| Central Academy | Primary | Ashington | Good | - |
| Croftway Academy | Primary | Blyth | Outstanding (2023) | KS2 80% |
| Esh Winning Academy | Primary | Durham | - | KS2 66% |
| Haltwhistle Primary Academy | Primary | Haltwhistle | Outstanding (2023) | KS2 82% |
| Hasting Hill Academy | Primary | Sunderland | Good (2023) | KS2 71% |
| Malvin's Close Academy | Primary | Blyth | Outstanding (2023) | KS2 79% |
| Morpeth Road Academy | Primary | Blyth | Report card: 6/7 strong | KS2 79% |
| North View Academy | Special | Sunderland | - | KS2 24% |
| Prudhoe West Academy | Primary | Prudhoe | Report card: 7/7 strong | - |
| Shaftoe Trust Academy | Primary | Hexham | Report card: 6/7 strong | KS2 68% |
| St Andrew's Academy | Primary | Bishop Auckland | Good | KS2 71% |
| Thornley Academy | Primary | Durham | - | KS2 64% |
| Town End Academy | Primary | Sunderland | - | KS2 69% |
| Welbeck Academy | Primary | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Requires improvement (2025) | KS2 77% |
Results are each school's latest: Attainment 8 for secondaries, KS2 reading and maths expected standard for primaries. The average state school in England scored 46.8 and 76% in 2025.