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Bedlington Academy

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Bedlington Academy

Palace Road, Bedlington, NE22 7DS

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
828
Ages
11-18
FSM
31.2%
Attainment 8
47.3
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.8%
Basics 9-5
44.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
39.7%
EBacc APS
4.16
EBacc 9-5
17.7%
EBacc 9-4
29.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.42
A*-A Grades
26.4%
A*-B Grades
58.3%
AAB+ %
23.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 37 students entered

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About Bedlington Academy

Bedlington Academy is a secondary school in Bedlington, Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.3. The school has around 828 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Palace Road, Bedlington, NE22 7DS | More schools in Northumberland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bedlington Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2022 — Good
  2. Jan 2015 — Inadequate (predecessor: Bedlingtonshire Community High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bedlington Academy

What is Bedlington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bedlington Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Bedlington Academy's latest exam results?
Bedlington Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bedlington Academy located?
Bedlington Academy is a secondary school in Bedlington, Northumberland (NE22 7DS).
How many pupils attend Bedlington Academy?
Bedlington Academy has around 828 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bedlington Academy with other schools?
View Bedlington Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Northumberland.