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Welcome to Bede Academy

Since opening in 2012, Bede Academy’s Sixth Form has grown from strength to strength, and we are rightfully proud of the incredible outcomes that have resulted from our students’ dedication and hard work. Every year students leave us to go on to a wide range of opportunities. More students than ever are going on to study at top Universities, including Russell Group institutions. Successful Oxford and Cambridge applications continue to grow as well as those for nationally and internationally recognised courses. As our course offers have diversified, we have continued to grow, with now a growing proportion of our students successfully engaging with Degree Apprenticeships and other high level career pathways.Our strong links with Universities, as well as industry both locally at the Port of Blyth and beyond is driving our growth. We are also delighted to be expanding our curriculum offer by including T levels in a range of subjects.Each currriulum is designed with employers to help students develop the skills employers are looking for.”— MR A THELWELL, PRINCIPAL - BEDE ACADEMY (SECONDARY)

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

3 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

2,012 Total

No. of Boys

1,024 (50.9%)

No. of Girls

988 (49.1%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

21.1%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

2.72%

A*/A grades

13.61%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

80%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

5%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:32%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:46%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:3%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

53%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

14%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:89%
England:63%

Further education

School:3%
England:4%

Employment

School:19%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:9%
England:26%

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We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!


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Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 22, 2025

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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

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Enrichment Activities

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Regular Sixth Form lectures are held in the impressive 240 seat interactive lecture theatre and cover a variety of useful topics such as:

Sixth Form lectures
Regular Sixth Form lectures are held in the impressive 240 seat interactive lecture theatre and cover a variety of useful topics such as: • Study skills • Revision strategies • Planning a gap year • Choosing the right university • Completing your UCAS form • Preparing your CV • Interview technique • Gaining an Apprenticeship Guest speakers are invited to give lectures, including university admissions officers and independent careers advisers.
Skills sessions
We believe all students have their own talents, skills and attributes which we want to help nurture and stretch in readiness for the challenges ahead in life. At Bede Academy, we offer all Sixth Formers the chance to attend a wide range of ‘Skills’ sessions that will build up their skill set, experience and confidence for the coming years. Sessions offered include: • Understanding student finances • Basic DIY • Banking • Healthy cooking
Ready to be Active?
All students are encouraged to make full use of the Academy’s outstanding sports and recreation facilities: • Full-size sports hall for basketball, netball, volleyball, badminton and 5-a-side • Full-size floodlit Astroturf for hockey • Extensive playing fields for rugby, football, cricket and athletics • Five tennis courts • Dance and aerobics studio • Fitness gym with a range of state-of-theart cardio-vascular exercise machines with a personalised training programme for every student • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award A large number of sports teams hold practices after academic lessons each day. All students have PE in their weekly timetable, but may opt for community service.

About School

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed