Educational Establishments
Bede Academy
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| Headteacher | Mr Andrew Thelwell |
|---|---|
| Address | Bede Academy Sixth Avenue Blyth Northumberland NE24 2SY |
| Website | www.bedeacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 01670545111 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy sponsor led (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | All-through (Ages 3 - 18) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Has a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Christian / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Non-selective |
| School Capacity | 1780 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 1987 (992 / 995) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 21.2% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lucy Cooke | Local Governor | 20/03/2019 | 01/11/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Pat Cox | Local Governor | 01/11/2018 | 01/11/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Rev Ian Flintoft | Local Governor | 25/11/2020 | 24/11/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Steve Grant | Local Governor | 05/02/2021 | 04/02/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Dave Greenshields | Local Governor | 15/06/2022 | 15/06/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Nicholas Oates | Local Governor | 13/10/2023 | 13/10/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Dr Paul Parkin | Local Governor | 05/12/2023 | 04/12/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
Croftway Academy
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| Headteacher | Mrs Louise Sanderson |
|---|---|
| Address | Croftway Academy William Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 2HP |
| Website | https://croftway.wiseacademies.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01670353258 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy sponsor led (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 11) |
| Boarders | |
| Sixth Form | Not applicable |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | / |
| Admissions Policy |
| School Capacity | 450 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Not applicable |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 408 (222 / 186) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 38.1% |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Louise Doyle | Chair of Local Governing Body | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Georgina Burt | Local Governor | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Zoe Elizabeth Carr (OBE) | Local Governor | 01/09/2018 | 31/08/2030 | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
| Mrs Louise Sanderson | Local Governor | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2033 | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
| Mr Duncan Turner | Local Governor | 20/10/2021 | 19/10/2025 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Iain Turton | Local Governor | 27/09/2023 | 26/09/2027 | Elected by parents |
Gilbert Ward Academy
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| Headteacher | Mr Barry Reed |
|---|---|
| Address | Gilbert Ward Academy Princess Louise Road Blyth Northumberland NE24 2TS |
| Website | https://www.gilbertwardacademy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01916053899 |
| Type of Establishment | Free schools special (Free Schools) |
| Phase of Education | Not applicable (Ages 11 - 16) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | None / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Non-selective |
| School Capacity | 80 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Not applicable |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | ( / ) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | % |
| Ofsted Rating | |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn King | Chair of Local Governing Body | 01/09/2023 | 01/09/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Ken Cochrane | Local Governor | 01/09/2023 | 01/09/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Sarah Dick | Local Governor | 01/10/2023 | 01/10/2027 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Katy Harrison | Local Governor | 30/11/2023 | 30/11/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Margaret Mitford | Local Governor | 01/09/2023 | 01/09/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Nichola Swan | Local Governor | 01/09/2023 | 01/09/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Felicity Walton | Local Governor | 01/09/2023 | 01/09/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Helen Woodley | Local Governor | 01/09/2023 | 01/09/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
Horton Grange Primary School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Nichola Irving |
|---|---|
| Address | Horton Grange Primary School Cowpen Road Blyth Northumberland NE24 4RE |
| Website | www.blythhortongrange.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01670353503 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 2 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 630 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Has Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 511 (245 / 266) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 37.6% |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Janet Dyson | Chair of Governors | 01/01/2023 | 31/12/2026 | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB |
| Mr Wayne Dunn | Governor | 04/12/2023 | 03/12/2026 | Elected by parents |
| Mr Derek Fairbairn | Governor | 06/12/2021 | 05/12/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Heather Fawcus | Governor | 19/01/2022 | 18/01/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Miss Hannah Lazenby | Governor | 22/11/2023 | 21/11/2026 | Elected by parents |
| Mr Karl Lunn | Governor | 01/01/2019 | 31/12/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Sarah McGuire | Governor | 01/09/2019 | 31/08/2026 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Jane Mullarkey | Governor | 26/04/2023 | 26/04/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Nicki Stephenson | Governor | 06/06/2023 | 23/06/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Ben Stobbs | Governor | 06/06/2023 | 05/06/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
Malvin's Close Academy
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| Headteacher | Mrs Joanne Holmes |
|---|---|
| Address | Malvin's Close Academy Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way Blyth Northumberland NE24 5BL |
| Website | https://malvinsclose.wiseacademies.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01670354082 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy sponsor led (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 11) |
| Boarders | Not applicable |
| Sixth Form | Not applicable |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | / |
| Admissions Policy |
| School Capacity | 450 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Not applicable |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 434 (218 / 216) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 40.5% |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Louise Doyle | Chair of Local Governing Body | 09/09/2023 | 08/09/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Zoe Elizabeth Carr (OBE) | Local Governor | 01/09/2018 | 31/08/2030 | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
| Mrs Laura-Jo Cavner | Local Governor | 16/11/2020 | 15/11/2024 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Michelle Hardy | Local Governor | 26/11/2021 | 25/11/2025 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Joanne Holmes | Local Governor | 01/09/2023 | 01/09/2027 | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
| Mr Jason K Knights | Local Governor | 26/09/2023 | 25/09/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Nicola Louise Masterman | Local Governor | 26/09/2023 | 25/09/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Pauline Johnstone |
|---|---|
| Address | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Claremont Terrace Blyth Northumberland NE24 2LE |
| Website | www.blythstwilfridsprimary.northumberland.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01670352919 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Roman Catholic / Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 330 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 284 (124 / 160) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 37.0% |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Graham Wilkins | Chair of Local Governing Body | 26/02/2021 | 25/02/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
The Dales School
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| Headteacher | Dr Sue Fisher |
|---|---|
| Address | The Dales School Cowpen Road Blyth Northumberland NE24 4RE |
| Website | https://www.thedales.northumberland.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01670352556 |
| Type of Establishment | Community special school (Special schools) |
| Phase of Education | Not applicable (Ages 4 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Not applicable |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 195 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Has Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 188 (142 / 46) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 56.4% |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Jolley | Chair of Governors | 05/07/2021 | 04/07/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Penelope Derries | Governor | 05/07/2021 | 04/07/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Sarah Donnelly | Governor | 01/10/2021 | 01/10/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Dr Sue Fisher | Governor | 01/01/2019 | 01/01/2025 | Appointed by LA |
| Mrs Nicola Smith | Governor | 05/12/2022 | 04/12/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |