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Malvin's Close Academy

Outstandinggraded 24/01/2023Ages 3–11440 pupils
Blyth, NE24 5BL
Northumberland

Malvin's Close Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Blyth, within the Northumberland local authority. The school has around 440 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/01/2023, Malvin's Close Academy was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in Blyth can view Malvin's Close Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Blyth (NE24 5BL), Malvin's Close Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 24/01/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.3%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence9.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.0England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals39.6%England avg 24.0%
English not first language6.6%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-27%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in BlythSee the full area report for NE24 5BL