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Biddick Academy

Biddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AL
Part of: BIDDICK ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Biddick Academy
Washington, NE38 8AL
1,069 Pupils
1,100 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
30.80% FSM %
581 Boys
488 Girls
About Biddick Academy

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

It has 1,069 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,100. Current headteacher: Kate Morris.

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 Sunderland or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Sunderland
Region North East
Administrative District Sunderland
Parliamentary Constituency Washington and Gateshead South
Ward Washington Central
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 NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-07-2013
UKPRN 10042218
URN 139839
Data Last Updated 13-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (6)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Amanda Moon Chair of Local Governing Body 25/10/2024 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Alexandra Hook Local Governor 25/10/2024 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Kate Morris Local Governor 01/07/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Daniella Moscardini-Baharie Local Governor 14/01/2026 14/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Mrs Louise O'Carroll Local Governor 25/10/2024 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Anna Walshaw Local Governor 14/01/2026 14/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
0.47 km • Washington
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Columbia Grange School
0.57 km • Washington
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Biddick Primary School
0.6 km • Washington
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John F Kennedy Primary School
0.81 km • Washington
Other
Fatfield Academy
0.83 km • Washington
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Wessington Primary School
1.05 km • Washington
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Frequently Asked Questions
Biddick Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Washington, Sunderland.
Biddick Academy has 1,069 pupils, with a capacity of 1,100.
Biddick Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Biddick Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Biddick Academy is Miss Kate Morris.
Biddick Academy is at Biddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AL, in the Sunderland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Biddick Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Biddick Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Kate Morris
Biddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AL
01915111600
www.biddickacademy.com/
Location
NE38 8AL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139839
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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