Berwick Academy
Berwick Academy is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 13–18, in Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15, in the Northumberland council area. It has 601 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (13 February 2024): Requires improvement. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Requires improvement — inspected 13 February 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Requires improvement |
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Requires improvement |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.85 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 40.3 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 34.3 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 140 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 23.25 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | D+ | 2024/25 |
A level students | 35 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 601 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 28.5% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 5.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 11.95% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.56% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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