Walbottle Academy

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

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE159TP Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
39.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.69
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 60.4%
Continue in education or training
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.0%
Sustained employment
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 24.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
25 January 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
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
Hexham Road
Walbottle
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE159TP
Phone
1912678221
Website
wba.northerneducationtrust.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148135
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Hexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 9TP
Website
https://wba.northerneducationtrust.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1885 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,681
Free School Meals
47.6% (800 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (27 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
85.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
37.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
40.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.8
English Attainment 8:
9.6
Maths Attainment 8:
8.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.8
Ebacc English:
91.3%
Ebacc Entry:
21.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
72.8%
Ebacc Languages:
39.3%
Ebacc Maths:
93.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
90.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.69
Progress 8 Range:
-0.86 to -0.52
University Progression:
52.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
54.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
24.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
52%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
87 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
105 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
210
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,681 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Outcomes Focused, Child Centred"

We care passionately about the education and welfare of young people We believe that all young people, irrespective of background or ability will be successful in our Trust We are not and will never be selective. We believe that local schools are for all children We are always inclusive. Our mechanisms to support the most vulnerable child to succeed and overcome barriers to learning are a key aspect of our work Our approach to education recognises that outcomes are paramount and also allows children to gain experiences and values which prepare them fully for life in modern Britain. This includes workplace skills and appropriate advice for future progression We have high expectations of behaviour We adopt the local authority admissions protocol and work closely with them We would always wish to act in such a way that has a positive effect on a neighbouring school or community. We care passionately about children in all schools, not just our own That all employees act with integrity and embrace the value that ‘we are the Trust’ We work regionally and nationally to develop approaches to MAT improvement that influence the wider school-led system

Head Teacher's Message

The Principal’s Welcome emphasises that standards and outcomes are paramount, and that Walbottle Academy cares deeply about the education and welfare of its pupils. The message stresses high expectations, safety, and preparing students for life beyond school, with a commitment to sharing the academy’s vision with the community.

Curriculum Highlights

We operate a 3:2 curriculum model with three years for Year 7, 8 and 9 and two years for Years 10 and 11. The LIFE curriculum is a planned programme of learning including Religious Education, Personal, Health, Social and Economic education, Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural education, Relationship and Sex Education, and Career Education Information and Guidance. The curriculum emphasises a knowledge-rich approach and cross-curricular skills, complemented by a co-curricular offer to enhance wider personal development and prepare students for life in modern Britain. Equality of opportunity is promoted and the entitlement to study the English Baccalaureate is supported.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Enrichment sessions run after school from 2:30pm to 3:30pm.

Admissions Criteria

Newcastle City Council operates the admissions procedure for Walbottle Academy secondary school. Walbottle Academy has a PAN of 330. Designated feeder schools include Beech Hill Primary, Knoplaw Primary, Lemington Riverside Primary, Milecastle Primary, Newburn Manor Primary, Simonside Primary, Walbottle Village Primary, Waverley Primary, West Denton Primary and Westerhope Primary. Key dates for 2025–2026 include Apply from 1 September 2025; Closing date 31 October 2025; National Offer Day 2 March 2026; Last day for appeal requests 2 April 2026; Appeals hearings in June/July 2026. In-year transfers to Walbottle Academy must be made via Newcastle City Council.

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