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Gilbert Ward Academy

Princess Louise Road, Blyth, NE24 2TS
Part of: PROSPER LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Gilbert Ward Academy
Blyth, NE24 2TS
55 Pupils
80 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
63.60% FSM %
46 Boys
9 Girls
About Gilbert Ward Academy

Gilbert Ward Academy is an Free Schools for pupils aged 11–16 based in Northumberland, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 55 pupils on roll. School capacity: 80. Current headteacher: Barry Reed.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Northumberland or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools special
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Northumberland
Region North East
Administrative District Northumberland
Parliamentary Constituency Blyth and Ashington
Ward Isabella
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor PROSPER LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-09-2023
UKPRN 10093307
URN 149842
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
James Crowther Chair of Local Governing Body 20/03/2025 20/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Paula Barker Local Governor 31/07/2025 31/07/2029 Elected by school staff
Sarah Dick Local Governor 01/10/2023 01/10/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Niamh Dougan Local Governor 22/01/2026 22/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Paul Parry Local Governor 19/11/2025 19/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Barry Reed Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Rachel Shields Local Governor 28/11/2024 28/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Nichola Swan Local Governor 01/09/2023 01/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Maria Taylor Local Governor 01/08/2025 01/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Alison Ward Local Governor 10/10/2024 25/09/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Helen Woodley Local Governor 01/09/2023 01/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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0.21 km • Blyth
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gilbert Ward Academy is a Free schools special (group: Free Schools) in Blyth, Northumberland.
Gilbert Ward Academy has 55 pupils, with a capacity of 80.
Gilbert Ward Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Gilbert Ward Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Gilbert Ward Academy is Mr Barry Reed.
Gilbert Ward Academy is at Princess Louise Road, Blyth, NE24 2TS, in the Northumberland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Gilbert Ward Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Gilbert Ward Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Barry Reed
Princess Louise Road, Blyth, NE24 2TS
01916053899
www.gilbertwardacademy.co.uk/
Location
NE24 2TS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149842
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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