Biddick Academy

A good academy converter school in Sunderland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Biddick Academy.

Washington, NE388AL Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
48.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.25
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 65.3%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 November 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Biddick Lane
Washington, NE388AL
Phone
1915111600
Website
biddickacademy.com/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139839
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Biddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AL
Website
http://www.biddickacademy.com/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1100 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,131
Free School Meals
29.9% (338 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.4% (50 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.0%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
33.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
43.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.6
English Attainment 8:
9.6
Maths Attainment 8:
8.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.6
Ebacc English:
96.4%
Ebacc Entry:
17.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
88.3%
Ebacc Languages:
28.8%
Ebacc Maths:
96.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
93.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.25
Progress 8 Range:
-0.44 to -0.06

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.3 (+13.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
31 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
188
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,131 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Our vision is simple and shared by all schools across the North East Learning Trust family. It is that every child experiences excellence every day."

The pursuit of excellence in all that we do Providing a broad education designed to enable every young person to achieve their full potential and make the most of their talents Providing a calm, purposeful atmosphere where young people are cared for and able to learn with confidence Creating a healthy, happy, disciplined and supportive environment which promotes an independent work ethic and a love of learning Engendering respect for individuality and difference so that all will feel secure and equally valued Nurturing a sense of social responsibility and spiritual and personal development Fostering integrity, confidence, resilience, creativity, good manners and sensitivity to the needs of others. Our primary aim is for each young person to be both courageous and caring, resilient and determined as they strive for excellence, an active and well-rounded citizen with deep integrity and one who respects others and contributes positively to society.

Head Teacher's Message

I am proud to lead a team of exceptional staff who develop personal relationships with students and are committed to providing opportunities to fulfil everyone’s potential.

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