Welcome to Bedlington Academy

Our new joint sixth form brings together the best of Ashington and Bedlington Academy sixth forms. Our vision for our new sixth form is simple – to deliver excellence every day. At sixth form level we work hard to achieve this vision through a rigorous approach to teaching and learning, an exciting and stimulating curriculum offer and dedicated pastoral support. We believe these ingredients provide the very best opportunity for you to fulfil your dreams.As a student at our sixth form you will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills. You will be encouraged to take advantage of our active citizenship opportunities which include a wide range of activities such as sporting events, school productions, charitable endeavours, and supporting younger students. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the World Challenge (South Africa).Our sixth form is large enough to offer a rich curriculum, but small enough to ensure all students are known and cared for. We are very proud of our sixth form and the achievements of our students.I hope you enjoy reading our prospectus and look forward to welcoming you to our school.Toni Spoors, Executive Headteacher

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academies

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

828 Total

No. of Boys

430 (51.9%)

No. of Girls

398 (48.1%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

10.2%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

6.45%

A*/A grades

24.19%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

77%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

10%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:50%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:27%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

46%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

11%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:84%
England:63%

Further education

School:3%
England:4%

Employment

School:24%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:14%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

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Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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all students opt for an enrichment activity, undertake work experience and a range of other activities such as charity fundraising, trips and visits and additional qualifications.

First Aid training
Duke of Edinburgh
Debating
Chess
Trips and Visits
Recent trips have included to the Lake District, and Iceland. Students also regularly visit Universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, Newcastle and many more.
Charity Fundraising
Drama

About School

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed