Gilbert Ward Academy

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Princess Louise Road
 Blyth
 Northumberland NE24 2TS
Telephone: 0191 605 3899

School Type

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Special Free School
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Special
Established: 2023
Trust: Prosper Learning Trust
Sponsor: Prosper Learning Trust

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr Barry Reed (since August 2023)
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 11.6 / 13.52
Non-teaching Staff*: 15.52
Number of pupils: 55
Pupils Per Teacher: 4.7
Sex: Mixed (84% boys / 16% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 63.60% (high)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 28.6%
Local child deprivation rate: 27.1% (4km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 1.3%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 8.7%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 9.1km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: North East
Authority: Northumberland
Constituency: Blyth Valley
Electoral Ward: Isabella
School Number: 9297000

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: None (view record)

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
 
 

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  30. Meadowdale Academy (5.9km) show on map
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