Biddick Academy

URN: 139839 • Washington NE38 8AL

Overview

Name
Biddick Academy
URN
139839
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kate Morris (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01915111600
Website
Visit
Address
Biddick Lane, Washington NE38 8AL

Summary

Biddick Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Washington, Sunderland, with a current enrolment of 1,069 pupils and a capacity of 1,100. As an academy converter, it operates under the North East Learning Trust, focusing on providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment. The school is committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, ensuring that all students feel valued and respected.

The academy's ethos is centred around its vision and values, which aim to promote personal growth, academic excellence, and community engagement. Biddick Academy places a strong emphasis on the curriculum, offering a wide range of subjects designed to meet the needs of all learners, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The school actively encourages students to develop their British values and engage in Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural (SMSC) education.

With a significant percentage of students (30.80%) eligible for free school meals, Biddick Academy is dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of its community. The school strives to create a nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive academically and socially. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.biddickacademy.com/.

Key details

LA
Sunderland
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1100
Pupils
1069
Boys
581
Girls
488
FSM %
30.80
Open date
2013-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-11-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1069 581 488 1100 30.80
2024-09-11 1131 602 529 1100 29.30
2023-09-11 1126 592 534 1100 25.50
2022-09-11 1126 592 534 1100 25.50
2021-09-11 1111 570 541 1100 23.00
2020-09-11 1098 554 544 1100 19.50

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