Berwick Academy
URN: 137598 • Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2JF
Overview
- Name
- Berwick Academy
- URN
- 137598
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BERWICK ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 40.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ben Ryder (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01289305083
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Adams Drive, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2JF
Summary
Berwick Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, serving approximately 586 students aged 13-18, including around 100 in the sixth form. The school operates as an academy converter and has a capacity of 934 pupils. With a focus on creating a friendly and supportive environment, Berwick Academy aims to foster personal development and academic success among its students.
The curriculum at Berwick Academy is designed to cater to a diverse range of interests and abilities, offering a variety of subjects at both GCSE and A-Level, including traditional academic disciplines and vocational courses. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and the arts, which contribute to the overall development of students.
In addition to academic support, Berwick Academy is committed to providing assistance for students with special educational needs and those eligible for pupil premium funding. The school prioritizes student welfare through robust safeguarding measures and offers guidance on careers and personal development, ensuring that all students are well-supported in their educational journey.
The curriculum at Berwick Academy is designed to cater to a diverse range of interests and abilities, offering a variety of subjects at both GCSE and A-Level, including traditional academic disciplines and vocational courses. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and the arts, which contribute to the overall development of students.
In addition to academic support, Berwick Academy is committed to providing assistance for students with special educational needs and those eligible for pupil premium funding. The school prioritizes student welfare through robust safeguarding measures and offers guidance on careers and personal development, ensuring that all students are well-supported in their educational journey.
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Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 13 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- BERWICK ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 934
- Pupils
- 586
- Boys
- 314
- Girls
- 272
- FSM %
- 28.40
- Open date
- 2011-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 586 | 314 | 272 | 934 | 28.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 586 | 301 | 285 | 934 | 27.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 523 | 274 | 249 | 934 | 24.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 523 | 274 | 249 | 934 | 24.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 499 | 254 | 245 | 934 | 23.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 472 | 243 | 229 | 934 | 17.50 |
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