Welbeck Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Welbeck Academy.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE62QL Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
49.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 58.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
22 November 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Flodden Street
Walker
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE62QL

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138577
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Flodden Street, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2QL
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WISE ACADEMIES
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
481
Free School Meals
76.3% (367 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.0% (24 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
58.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
100.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 103.0
2023 99.0 99.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
481 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+4.0 per year)

Up 4.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

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.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Clubs

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

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 Criteria

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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