Compare Bedlington Academy and St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Bedlington Academy (Secondary) in Bedlington; St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy (Secondary) in Bedlington — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bedlington Academy and St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Bedlington, Northumberland. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Bedlington Academy), published Oct 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy (Mar 2023). average roll around ≈ 950, combined total ≈ 1,900, typical FSM 30–35%, range 30–35%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as North East Learning Trust and BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.

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Attribute	Bedlington Academy NE22 7DS	St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy NE22 6ED
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Bedlington Northumberland NE22 7DS	Bedlington Northumberland NE22 6ED
Latest Ofsted	2 16 Oct 2022	2 8 Mar 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	850	1140
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	North East Learning Trust	BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website	www.bedlingtonacademy.co.uk	www.st-benetbiscop.org.uk
Telephone	01670822625	01670822795
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Bedlington Academy

NE22 7DS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bedlington
Northumberland
NE22 7DS
Ofsted: 2 16 Oct 2022
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North East Learning Trust
Website: www.bedlingtonacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01670822625

St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy

NE22 6ED

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Bedlington
Northumberland
NE22 6ED
Ofsted: 2 8 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.st-benetbiscop.org.uk
Telephone: 01670822795

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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