Located in Blaydon-on-Tyne, Blaydon Comprehensive School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school 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.
Blaydon Comprehensive School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Shibdon Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 5NW |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Gateshead |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr D Telford-Reed |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 108406 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaydon West Primary School Blaydon Bank , NE21 4PY | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swalwell Primary School South View Terrace , Swalwell NE16 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swalwell Infant School South View Terrace , Swalwell NE16 3HZ | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Front Street Community Primary School North View , Whickham NE16 4AY | 4out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Road Infant School Bankside Road , Scotswood NE15 6AE | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaydon Comprehensive School Shibdon Road , NE21 5NW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 3,250 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF | 2out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bleach Green School Ash Street , NE21 5HS | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase School Rose Villa , Church Chare NE16 4JF | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendower Hall School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | - not rated | 2,945 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 3,095 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield College Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 3,247 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.