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Biddick Academy

Academy converter · Washington · NE38 8AL

Ages 11–16 · 1,002 pupils · Sunderland

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

43.9

Overall absence

12.0%

Admissions demand

0.96 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-03-10

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.25
−20+2
Attainment 843.9
English & maths grade 5+46%
English & maths grade 4+65%
EBacc entry28%

EBacc APS: 3.8

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence12.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)33.6%
Unauthorised6.9%
Authorised absence
5.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.8%
Enrolments in measure
1,162

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.96 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

203

Places offered

213

1st-preference offers

203

Total preferences (any rank)
415
Preferred offers (top 3)
212
Applications from outside LA
11
Offers to outside-LA applicants
3
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill91%

1,002 pupils · 1,100 places

Pupils on roll
1,002
Boys / girls
549 / 453
School capacity
1,100
Capacity fill
1,002 / 1,100 (91%)
Free school meals
30.1%
FSM pupils
302
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
North East Learning Trust
Headteacher
Miss Kate Morris

Location

Address
Biddick Lane
Postcode
NE38 8AL
Town
Washington
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Sunderland
District
Sunderland
Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
29 on roll / 35 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Washington, Sunderland, 1,002 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 30.1%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Washington
24
Secondary schools in Washington
4
Academies among open schools in Washington
54% (13)
Open schools in NE38
16
Secondary in NE38
3
Open schools in Sunderland LA
125
Secondary in Sunderland LA
16

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • EM5+31%
    • Absence10.2%

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    • P8-1.0
    • EM5+16%
    • Absence14.6%

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    • EM5+51%
    • Absence9.6%

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Contact

Headteacher
Miss Kate Morris
Telephone
01915111600
Website
http://www.biddickacademy.com/

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