Malvin's Close Academy
URN: 146544 • Blyth NE24 5BL
Overview
- Name
- Malvin's Close Academy
- URN
- 146544
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- WISE ACADEMIES
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Holmes (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01670354082
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way, Blyth NE24 5BL
Summary
Malvin's Close Academy, located in Blyth, Northumberland, is a mixed primary academy catering to 440 pupils aged 3 to 11. As part of the WISE Academies network, the school fosters a collaborative environment with nearby schools to enhance educational offerings and community spirit. The academy prides itself on a caring and inclusive ethos, ensuring that all families feel welcomed and supported.
The curriculum at Malvin's Close is tailored to meet the diverse needs and interests of its pupils, with a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development. The school actively promotes a range of extracurricular activities and community support services, including a food and clothing bank and a Young Carers Hub, demonstrating its commitment to the well-being of students and their families.
Malvin's Close Academy also focuses on developing learners who are ambitious and independent, preparing them for secondary education and life in modern Britain. The school encourages parental involvement through forums and actively collaborates with external agencies to provide comprehensive support for children with special educational needs.
The curriculum at Malvin's Close is tailored to meet the diverse needs and interests of its pupils, with a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development. The school actively promotes a range of extracurricular activities and community support services, including a food and clothing bank and a Young Carers Hub, demonstrating its commitment to the well-being of students and their families.
Malvin's Close Academy also focuses on developing learners who are ambitious and independent, preparing them for secondary education and life in modern Britain. The school encourages parental involvement through forums and actively collaborates with external agencies to provide comprehensive support for children with special educational needs.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Malvin’s Close Local Governing Body Information (governance)
- WISE Academies Governance Information (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- About Us (other)
- Welcome (other)
- Nursery and Reception Admissions (other)
- Term dates and opening times (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Horton Grange Primary School (73.6)
- Croftway Academy (65.6)
- St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School (62.2)
- Morpeth Road Academy (60.3)
- Cambois Primary School (57.0)
Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WISE ACADEMIES
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 440
- Boys
- 217
- Girls
- 223
- FSM %
- 40.90
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 440 | 217 | 223 | 450 | 40.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 434 | 216 | 218 | 450 | 40.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 438 | 223 | 215 | 450 | 36.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 438 | 223 | 215 | 450 | 36.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 444 | 222 | 222 | 450 | 34.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 450 | 222 | 228 | 450 | 28.20 |
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