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
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/.
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/.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Biddick Academy Local Academy Council Statutory Information (governance)
- Meet our governors (governance)
- Alex Hook (governance)
- Amanda Moon (governance)
- Kate Morris (governance)
- Louise O'Carroll (governance)
- North East Learning Trust Governance and Statutory Information (governance)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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