Schools

Schools in Blyth

There are 8 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Blyth: 6 primary, 1 special, 1 secondary. 75% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 88% across Northumberland. Among the best results: Croftway Academy, Malvin's Close Academy and Morpeth Road Academy.

NE24, Northumberland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Blyth

8schools and nurseries

75%good or betterNorthumberland: 88%

3inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

Croftway Academy Primary · 416 pupils · 0.3 miles Outstanding (2023)
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Primary · 217 pupils · 0.35 miles Report card Sept 2026: Expected standard in 5, needs attention in 2
Gilbert Ward Academy Special · 83 pupils · 0.4 miles Report card Jun 2026: Expected standard in 2, needs attention in 4
Malvin's Close Academy Primary · 437 pupils · 0.55 miles Outstanding (2023)
Morpeth Road Academy Primary · 253 pupils · 0.75 miles Report card Sept 2026: Strong standard in 6, expected standard in 1
Bede Academy Secondary · 2030 pupils · 0.75 miles Good (2024)
Newsham Primary School Primary · 452 pupils · 1.2 miles Good in every area (2025)
New Delaval Primary School Primary · 219 pupils · 1.5 miles Good (2024)

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionMon 14 Sept0.35 miles

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Needs attention. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Needs attention. Safeguarding: Met.

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, NE24 2LE
School inspectionTue 8 Sept0.75 miles

Morpeth Road Academy: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Strong standard. Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard. Inclusion: Strong standard. Leadership and governance: Strong standard. Early years: Strong standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Morpeth Road Academy, NE24 5TQ
School inspectionThu 18 Jun0.4 miles

Gilbert Ward Academy: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Needs attention. Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention. Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Needs attention. Safeguarding: Met.

Gilbert Ward Academy, NE24 2TS

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Blyth	8	75%
Newsham	11	82%
Cowpen	15	87%
Bebside	4	100%
Bedlington Station	6	83%
New Hartley	3	33%
West Sleekburn	2	100%

See every Northumberland school on the Northumberland schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Blyth?

8 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Blyth.

Are the schools in Blyth good?

75% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 88% across Northumberland.