Gilbert Ward Academy
Special school in Blyth, Northumberland. Report card, May 2026: 2 expected, 4 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 6 May 2026, report published 18 June 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | 20% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention | 14% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention | 13% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around May 2030
The last inspection was in May 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby special schools
- 1.2 milesThe Dales School
School remains Outstanding (Feb 2024)
- 3.5 milesCramlington Hillcrest School
School remains Good (Dec 2022)
- 3.8 milesNCEA Castle School
Good (Nov 2022)
- 4.1 milesCleaswell Hill School
School remains Outstanding (Jun 2022)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.