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Biddick Academy
- Secondary
- Sunderland NE38 8AL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Curriculum is planned and delivered well
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour policy inconsistently applied
Qualifications and Training: Positive subject-specific training received
Current Educational Practices: Training improves curriculum planning and teaching
Strengths and Challenges: Inconsistent behaviour policy application
Opportunities for Involvement: Increasing opportunities for pupil leadership roles
Communication: Information on next steps in education provided
Parent Satisfaction: Mixed views on handling bullying
Actions for Quality Improvement: High expectations leading to improved behaviour
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff deal with bullying, but some concerns remain
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements effective
Managing Bullying and Safety: Mixed effectiveness in dealing with bullying
Extracurricular Offerings: Roles like student council and library monitors
Career Counselling Services: Strong careers programme
Preparation for Sixth Form: Significant increase in pupils staying in education
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective systems to assess and meet needs
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About Us
Biddick Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 1131 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Biddick Academy, "a safe place where we all promote and enjoy the highest individual success through friendship, excellence, and respect," from your Headteacher. I chose to become a teacher because I wanted to change the world, and I think that our school years are among the most crucial ones. I'm happy to lead a group of outstanding employees who take the time to get to know students and are dedicated to giving everyone the chance to reach their full potential. Because of this, the Academy has a friendly, lively, and encouraging atmosphere. Our goal is to provide the highest possible standard of education for our young people in order to be the best we can be. We are driven and adamant that every student succeeds in their education, loves what they are studying, feels loved and cared for, and grows into a well-rounded person. At Biddick Academy, we train children to succeed in life by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and qualities necessary. We appreciate your interest in the work you support. I'd like to offer a warm welcome to come see us whenever you'd like so that you and your kids can experience the very unique environment at Biddick Academy.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | 15.1 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 36% | 48% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.47 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 27.96% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 42.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 28.2% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 10.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 15.64% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.57 | 2.69 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.45% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 213 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 79.05% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 48.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 20% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 10.7% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 5.85% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 33.35% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 48.17% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 31.96% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 15.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 21.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.99 | 3.1 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 90.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 216 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 83.95% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 51.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 25% | 20.84% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.11% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.16% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% 3 | 28.38% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 9 | 43.1% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 27.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 8 | 10.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 6 | 16.62% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.74 | 2.76 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 92.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 81.64% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 46.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 21.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 13.71% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 5% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 1 | 27.47% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 9 | 43.68% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 32.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 12 | 10.37% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 7 | 17.37% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.89 | 2.87 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 95% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 217 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 84.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 50.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 19.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.29% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 7.21% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.36% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 30.53% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 49.53% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 31.53% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 16.73% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 19.2% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 85.83% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 214 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 58.17% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 45.75% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 23.08% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 8.17% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.75% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Biddick Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
