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Biddick Academy

URN 139839 · SunderlandOpen
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Inspection history (5)

  1. 10 Mar 2026

    Report card · published 5 May 2026

    Safeguarding met
    AchievementExpected
    Attendance and behaviourStrong
    Curriculum and teachingExpected
    InclusionStrong
    Leadership and governanceStrong
    Personal development and wellbeingStrong

    Chris Carr (lead), Gemma Dixon, Jacqui Johnson, John Downs, Martin Featherstone

  2. 18 Nov 2021

    School inspection (EIF) · published 4 Feb 2022

    Good
    Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
    Leadership and managementGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Quality of educationGood

    Michele Costello (lead), Alexandra Hook, Dimitris Spiliotis, Garry Stout, Kieran McGrane

  3. 17 May 2018

    School inspection (CIF) · published 18 Jun 2018

    Requires improvement
    Leadership and managementRequires improvement
    OutcomesRequires improvement
    Personal development, behaviour and welfareGood
    Teaching, learning and assessmentRequires improvement

    Janice Gorlach (lead), Geoffrey Lumsdon, Joanne Suddes, Julie McGrane, Sara Roe

  4. 11 May 2016

    School inspection (CIF) · published 1 Jun 2016

    Requires improvement
    Leadership and managementGood
    OutcomesRequires improvement
    Personal development, behaviour and welfareGood
    Teaching, learning and assessmentGood

    Chris Smith (lead), Malcolm Kirtley, Mike Maddison, Nick Merifield, Nigel Drew

  5. —

    Academy letter · Academy conversion · published 5 Jul 2013

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North East Learning Trust

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Details

URN
139839
Type
Academy converter
Local authority
Sunderland
Region
North East
Address
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL
Reports on record
5
Earliest report
11 May 2016
Phase
Secondary
Gender
Mixed
Opened
01-07-2013
Region
North East
Status
Open
Website
biddickacademy.com
Boarding
No boarders
Capacity
1100
Age Range
11 - 16
Age range
11 to 16
Telephone
01915111600
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Headteacher
Miss Kate Morris
Pupils on roll
1002
Pupils' gender
Mixed
School capacity
1100
Number of pupils
1002
Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Religious character
Does Not Apply
Free school meals (%)
30.10
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