Bedlington Academy

URN: 144977 • Bedlington NE22 7DS

Overview

Name
Bedlington Academy
URN
144977
Type
Academy sponsor led
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
57.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Joanna Lamb (since 2025)
Telephone
01670822625
Website
Visit
Address
Palace Road, Bedlington NE22 7DS

Summary

Bedlington Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Bedlington, Northumberland, with an enrolment of 828 pupils and a capacity of 850. As an academy sponsored by the North East Learning Trust, the school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment. With 31.20% of students eligible for free school meals, the academy prioritises equity and access to quality education for all.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a range of subjects and opportunities for personal development. Bedlington Academy places a strong emphasis on careers education, providing students with guidance and work experience opportunities to prepare them for post-16 options and future employment.

Bedlington Academy also promotes British values and the PREVENT strategy, fostering a safe and respectful community. The school actively engages with parents through various informational resources, ensuring they are well-informed about their child's education and the support available. For more details, parents can visit the school’s website at www.bedlingtonacademy.co.uk.

Key details

LA
Northumberland
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
850
Pupils
828
Boys
430
Girls
398
FSM %
31.20
Open date
2018-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-09-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northumberland

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 828 430 398 850 31.20
2024-09-11 809 415 394 850 27.30
2023-09-11 796 429 367 850 27.90
2022-09-11 796 429 367 850 27.90
2021-09-11 763 407 356 850 28.00
2020-09-11 742 376 366 850 25.40

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