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Bede Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bede Academy is a academy sponsor led special school in Blyth, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 3–18, with 2012 pupils, and a capacity of 1780 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–18

Age range

2,012

Pupils

1,780

Capacity

113%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Bede Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Bede Academy follows a different process from mainstream schools. Northumberland assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.

Currently oversubscribed: 2012 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1780 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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For more information on how Northumberland assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.

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Bede Academy — School Information

Full address
Sixth Avenue, Blyth, NE24 2SY
Local authority
Northumberland
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Special
Age range
3–18 years
Religious character
Christian
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
24% of pupils
DfE URN
135619

Frequently Asked Questions — Bede Academy

Is Bede Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Bede Academy currently has 2012 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1780 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Bede Academy?

Bede Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Northumberland before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Bede Academy cover?

Bede Academy is a special school in Blyth, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 3–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bede Academy?

Bede Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.