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The Blyth Academy
Blyth·North East·Academy
SecondaryAcademyAges 11–16Co-edDoes not apply
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The Blyth Academy is a secondary academy in Blyth, 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, The Blyth Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.18 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 41.0, 64% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 772 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 23.8%, 48% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 15.3%.
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The Blyth Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.18, 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 41.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
64% of students at The Blyth Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
The Blyth Academy has an overall absence rate of 15.3%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Blyth Academy is 23.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The Blyth Academy has 772 pupils on roll.
48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
17% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
The Blyth Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Blyth Academy is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Blyth 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
71/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
18/mo
25% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.6
Bus Stops
13
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Blyth Bebside Railway Station
0.7km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Blyth area
2.8
Poor
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 22 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
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.