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Biddick Academy

Sunderland, NE38 8ALSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2026
Progress 8
-0.25
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
196 1st-choice / 220 places
Ranking
#2,127
of 3,141 nationally

About Biddick Academy

Biddick Academy is a popular choice among Sunderland families, with 388 applications for 220 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.76. Of those, 196 first-preference families received an offer, suggesting strong local demand. The school does not publish a parent-view recommendation score, so it is harder to gauge satisfaction directly, but the high application numbers indicate that many families see it as a viable option. Headteacher Kate Morris leads a mixed, non-denominational secondary for 11 to 16 year olds, with 1,069 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,100. Just over 30 per cent of students are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and reflects the school’s inclusive intake.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBiddick Lane, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 8AL
HeadteacherKate Morris
Local AuthoritySunderland
Number of Pupils1,069
Free School Meals (FSM)30.8%
School Capacity1,069 / 1,100 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Feb 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsTheatreDining HallICT SuiteLibraryScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

SwimmingCross CountryAthleticsBasketballTennisNetball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubCodingFilm ClubDebateModel United NationsScience ClubDuke of EdinburghChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Biddick Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.