Berwick Academy

A requires improvement academy converter school in Northumberland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Berwick Academy.

Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD152JF Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 13-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
35.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.85
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 53.8%
Continue in education or training
40.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 47.0%
Sustained employment
64.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 32.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
13 February 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Adams Drive
Spittal
Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD152JF
Phone
1289305083
Website
berwickacademy.co.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137598
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Adams Drive, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2JF
Website
http://www.berwickacademy.co.uk
Age range
13-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BERWICK ACADEMY
Capacity
934 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
586
Free School Meals
28.5% (167 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
36.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
47.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
32.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
18.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
35%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
34 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
49 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
98
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
586 pupils
13-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Friendship Learning Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to our school website! Headteacher Ben Ryder outlines four priorities: raising student outcomes, improving school culture, supporting student transition, and delivering a new school building.

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-engaged curriculum designed to make knowledge stick Reading and disciplinary literacy are central to the curriculum Read, Think, Write – the disciplinary literacy strategy Vocabulary instruction and discussion strategies support Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary acquisition There is an emphasis on reading aloud in lessons Teacher as the Expert – the teacher is the expert in their classroom; joint planning and CPD supports teachers Curriculum leaders and teachers work together within faculties and across the school to transmit and embed the knowledge and values of our community All teachers support students to develop intellectual curiosity, independence and resilience Curriculum design is an ongoing process of review and refinement to meet the needs of our students

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