Bedlington Academy Catchment Area
Bedlington Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Bedlington, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 828 pupils, and a capacity of 850 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
828
Pupils
850
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Bedlington Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Bedlington Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Northumberland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Northumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Northumberland catchment area documents →Bedlington Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Palace Road, Bedlington, NE22 7DS
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 31.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144977
Other Secondary Schools in Bedlington
If Bedlington Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bedlington are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bedlington Academy
Is Bedlington Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Bedlington Academy is operating close to its capacity of 850 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Bedlington Academy? ▾
Admission to Bedlington Academy is managed by Northumberland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Bedlington Academy cover? ▾
Bedlington Academy is a secondary school in Bedlington, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bedlington Academy? ▾
Bedlington Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.