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Berwick Academy

State school · Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2JF
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 13-18
  • 586 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
586 ·
Local authority
Northumberland Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Ben Ryder

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
58%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
29.5%
LA avg.
42.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
27.70
LA avg.
34.35
Eng. avg.
34.45
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
42
Number of teachers
14:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
13.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

586
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Adams Drive
Spittal
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Northumberland
TD15 2JF
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Telephone: 01289 305083

Email: admin@berwickacademy.co.uk

Website: http://www.berwickacademy.co.uk

Local authority: Northumberland Council

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School data & information Berwick Academy Adams Drive, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2JF
586 Pupil numbers
28.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
6 % Pupils whose first language is not English
14:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
42 Number of teachers
12 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
29.5%
LA avg.
42.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
38.60
LA avg.
44.10
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.85 Score Well below average
≈ 15% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 154 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 147 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 153 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
7.1%
LA avg.
21%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
27.70
LA avg.
34.35
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Biology GCE A level 8 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Berwick Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
13.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs Yes
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement
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