Malvin's Close Academy
Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way, Malvin's Close Academy, Blyth, NE24 5BLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Malvin's Close Academy is a primary school in Blyth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. It ranks 3rd of 8 primary schools in Blyth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 January 2023, report published 16 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 January 2023
When you step through the doors of this school, the positive environment wraps its arms around you. Adults and pupils smile, laugh and chat together. Caring, genuine relationships underpin all that this school does well. Adults set the highest expectations of pupils. For six hours a day, pupils receive a high-quality education and much, much more. Pupils who attend this school are kind, considerate and respectful. The school environment is calm. Pupils move around sensibly, maturely and without the need for constant adult supervision. Pupils display independence and resilience. Some pupils face significant challenges, but the support they receive from adults helps them to deal with the difficulties in their lives. If pupils have a worry, they know whom to talk to. In classes and at breaktimes, pupils are supportive and caring of each other. They like to see their classmates doing well, and celebrate their successes. Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils learn in positive, purposeful classes, where they display a tingle of excitement and curiosity. Pupils love to ask questions, and are enthusiastic to find out more. Pupils are happy and safe. They say bullying at school is not a problem. They know that if any bullying did happen, everyone would be quickly supported by staff.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
437 pupils on roll, with places for 450
Schools near Malvin's Close Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 47% met the expected standard |
| Morpeth Road Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 64% met the expected standard |
| Croftway Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Newsham Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Horton Grange Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WISE ACADEMIES
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanne Holmes
- Phone
- 01670354082
- Address
- Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way, Malvin's Close Academy, Blyth, NE24 5BL
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 146544
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.