Biddick Academy Catchment Area
Biddick Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Washington, Sunderland , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1069 pupils, and a capacity of 1100 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,069
Pupils
1,100
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Biddick Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Biddick Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sunderland. 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 Sunderland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sunderland catchment area documents →Biddick Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Biddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AL
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 30.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139839
Other Secondary Schools in Washington
If Biddick Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Washington are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Biddick Academy
Is Biddick Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Biddick Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1100 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Biddick Academy? ▾
Admission to Biddick Academy is managed by Sunderland. 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 Biddick Academy cover? ▾
Biddick Academy is a secondary school in Washington, Sunderland, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Biddick Academy? ▾
Biddick Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.