Berwick AcademyAdams Drive , Berwick-upon-Tweed

Berwick Academy, based in Berwick-upon-Tweed, provides secondary education, 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 school has a diverse intake 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 .