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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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