Berwick Academy is a secondary school in Berwick-upon-Tweed, serving pupils aged 13 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Berwick Academy currently has around 586 pupils on roll, which is about 63% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.6% boys and 46.4% girls. Around 28.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 12.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 36%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 17 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.6%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (80%) , including 31% who stay in school sixth forms and 46% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Adams Drive, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2JF
Website: http://www.berwickacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01289305083
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Northumberland
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Ben Ryder
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 137598

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 13/02/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 13 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 934
Number of Pupils: 586
Number of Boys: 314
Number of Girls: 272

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 12.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 36% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British91.60%537
Other White5.50%32
Other Mixed0.70%4
Other Asian0.50%3
Bangladeshi0.30%2
Other Black0.30%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.20%1
African0.20%1
Chinese0.20%1
Indian0.20%1
Unclassified0.20%1
Irish0.20%1
Pakistani0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-0.99)
Of the 132 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 126 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.99
Local authority average
-0.38
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
5%
Local authority average
8%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
26%
Local authority average
23%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
36.5
Local authority average
39.0
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.0
Local authority average
3.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
93%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Prior Park Primary School
Dean Drive , Tweedmouth TD15 2DB
3out of 4 417 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Spittal Community Primary School
Main Street , Spittal TD15 1RD
3out of 4 718 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Tweedmouth West Primary School
Osborne Road , TD15 2HS
3out of 4 1,340 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School, Berwick
Prince Edward Road , Tweedmouth TD15 2EX
- not rated 1,388 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick
Prince Edward Road , Tweedmouth TD15 2EX
3out of 4 1,388 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Berwick Community High School
Adams Drive , TD15 2JF
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Berwick Academy
Adams Drive , Spittal TD15 2JF
2out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tweedmouth Community Middle School
Billendean Terrace , Spittal TD15 2DJ
3out of 4 311 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Berwick Middle School
Lovaine Terrace , TD15 1LA
3out of 4 2,472 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Grove Special School
Grove Gardens , Tweedmouth TD15 2EN
4out of 4 793 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.