Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Blyth Academy

Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, NE24 4JP
Part of: NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Blyth Academy
Blyth, NE24 4JP
772 Pupils
1,100 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
48.10% FSM %
386 Boys
386 Girls
About The Blyth Academy

The Blyth Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Northumberland, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 772 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,100. Current headteacher: Jodie Urwin.

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 Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Northumberland
Region North East
Administrative District Northumberland
Parliamentary Constituency Blyth and Ashington
Ward Bebside & Kitty Brewster
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-10-2013
UKPRN 10042701
URN 140002
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Megan Fell Chair of Local Governing Body 12/12/2023 21/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ian Greenshields Chair of Local Governing Body 22/10/2025 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Angela Andrews Local Governor 23/10/2024 22/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Megan Fell Local Governor 12/12/2023 13/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Amy Fraser Local Governor 22/05/2025 21/05/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ian Greenshields Local Governor 01/09/2024 21/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Katie Marshall Local Governor 22/10/2025 21/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Adam Palmer Local Governor 02/06/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Nicole Pattison Local Governor 13/12/2024 14/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Kelly Saunders Local Governor 13/12/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kelly Saunders Local Governor 22/10/2025 21/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Clair Southern Local Governor 13/12/2024 14/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
The Dales School
0.54 km • Blyth
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Horton Grange Primary School
0.55 km • Blyth
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Morpeth Road Academy
1.31 km • Blyth
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New Delaval Primary School
1.5 km • Blyth
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Malvin's Close Academy
1.52 km • Blyth
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Newsham Primary School
1.61 km • Blyth
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Blyth Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Blyth, Northumberland.
The Blyth Academy has 772 pupils, with a capacity of 1,100.
The Blyth Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Blyth Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at The Blyth Academy is Ms Jodie Urwin.
The Blyth Academy is at Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, NE24 4JP, in the Northumberland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at The Blyth Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
The Blyth Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Ms Jodie Urwin
Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, NE24 4JP
01670798100
tba.northerneducationtrust.org
Location
NE24 4JP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140002
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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