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Gilbert Ward Academy

Princess Louise Road, Blyth, NE24 2TS

Ofsted: Needs attention

Independent

Phase

80

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met
Achievement
Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching
Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour
Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing
Expected standard
Leadership & governance
Needs attention
Inclusion
Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25
Total Pupils
55
Boys
46 (84%)
Girls
9 (16%)
Capacity
80 (69% full)
SEND
100.0%
FSM Eligible
70.9%
EAL
0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan
100.0%
SEN Support
0.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
9.8
Budget per Pupil
£35,418/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25
Overall Absence Rate
26.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence
72.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type
Free schools special
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarders
No boarders
Admissions
Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25
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  • White British: 100.0%

100.0%

White British

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01916053899
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Princess Louise Road

Blyth, North East

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Administrative

URN
149842
UKPRN
10093307
Establishment No.
7000
Trust
PROSPER LEARNING TRUST

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