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Berwick Academy
Berwick-upon-Tweed·North East·Academy
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SecondaryAcademyAges 13–18Co-edDoes not apply
Berwick Academy is a secondary academy in Berwick-upon-Tweed, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Berwick Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.85 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 38.6, 54% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C-.
The school has 586 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 25.0%, 18% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 12.5%.
After leaving Berwick Academy, student destinations include 35% going on to university and 3% entering apprenticeships.
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Berwick Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.85, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 38.6. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
54% of students at Berwick Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Berwick Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Berwick Academy has an overall absence rate of 12.5%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Berwick Academy is 25.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Berwick Academy has 586 pupils on roll.
18% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Berwick Academy, 35% go on to university and 3% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Berwick Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Berwick Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Berwick Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
24/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
8/mo
33% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 4.2 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 4.5
Bus Stops
17
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.