Gilbert Ward Academy

School Name: Gilbert Ward Academy
Address: Princess Louise Road
Town/City: Blyth
County: Northumberland
Postcode: NE24 2TS
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01916 053899
Website: https://www.gilbertwardacademy.co.uk/

Phase: Ages 11-16
Type: Free schools special
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: Prosper Learning Trust
Sponsor: Prosper Learning Trust

Headteacher: Mr Barry Reed
Capacity: 80
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 83 (78% boys & 22% girls)
Enrollment: 104% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 71.1%

URN: 149842
DfE Number: 929/7000
UKPRN: 10093307
UPRN: 10035313269
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Northumberland (E06000057)
Constituency: Blyth and Ashington (E14001107)
Electoral Ward: Isabella (E05016121)

Easting & Northing: 430660E, 581046N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 7' 24.57" N 1° 31' 14.26" W
Plus Code: 9C7W4FFH+9P

DfE Record: View record

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