A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Welbeck Academy.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103.0 | 103.0 |
| 2023 | 99.0 | 99.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+4.0 per year)
Up 4.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
A warm welcome from Head Teacher Mrs Louise Saunders. Welbeck aims to provide the highest quality primary education in Walker, Newcastle, with the school serving the community since 1914 and joining WISE Academies in 2012. The leadership emphasises that every child’s needs are met, that pupils are loved, nurtured and safe, and that attendance, behaviour and achievement are high priorities as they prepare pupils to be happy, articulate, aspirational and empathetic.
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Welbeck Academy prioritises admission for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND); offers a comprehensive SEND support programme with policies including SEND Policy, SEN Information Report, Accessibility Plan and LA Local Offer; the Special Educational Needs Coordinator is Mrs. Charlotte Morgan and the local SEND governor is Louise Hall.
Admissions follow the Newcastle City Council admissions process; welcomes visits from prospective parents/carers; in-year transfers are handled via the current school and local authority; Reception admissions for September 2026 must be applied for via the Newcastle City Council admissions website; Playgroup/Nursery places can be registered by calling the school office; after applying, families attend a senior leader meeting and provide proof of date of birth and other paperwork; for those new to the country, there is an extra settling-in session.
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