Berwick Academy
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 13–18 · Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
Berwick Academy is a secondary school in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland for ages 13–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement, from the inspection on 13 February 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Adams Drive, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2JF
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Northumberland
- Pupils on roll
- 601 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 28.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Requires improvement Inspected 13 February 2024
Strengths
- “The school has high expectations for what pupils can achieve.”
- “It works hard to improve the quality of education that pupils receive.”
- “This is a calm and orderly school.”
To improve
- “However, many pupils do not achieve well.”
- “They do not acquire the depth of knowledge and understanding they need for later learning.”
- “However, in some lessons, pupils’ behaviour and attitudes are not positive.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 25 April 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 34% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 40.3 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | D+ | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Northumberland.
- The Duchess's Community High School 27.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Coquet Community School 33.6 mi Good
- The King Edward VI School 41.9 mi Not judged
- Ashington Academy 43.2 mi Good
- NCEA Duke's Secondary School 43.9 mi Requires improvement
- St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy 45.8 mi Good
- Bedlington Academy 46.0 mi Good
- The Blyth Academy 47.2 mi Standards maintained