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Walbottle Academy

Academy sponsor led · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE15 9TP

Ages 11–18 · 1,722 pupils · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

40.4

Overall absence

14.2%

Admissions demand

0.87 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-01-25

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.69
−20+2
Attainment 840.4
English & maths grade 5+45%
English & maths grade 4+60%
EBacc entry37%

EBacc APS: 3.7

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence14.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)37.0%
Unauthorised10.0%
Authorised absence
4.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
10.6%
Enrolments in measure
1,691

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.87 · Often has places

1st preferences

279

Places offered

329

1st-preference offers

275

Total preferences (any rank)
550
Preferred offers (top 3)
328
Applications from outside LA
5
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill91%

1,722 pupils · 1,885 places

Pupils on roll
1,722
Boys / girls
865 / 857
School capacity
1,885
Capacity fill
1,722 / 1,885 (91%)
Free school meals
49.6%
FSM pupils
780
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Northern Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr Richard Harrison

Location

Address
Hexham Road, Walbottle
Postcode
NE15 9TP
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
District
Newcastle upon Tyne
Constituency
Hexham
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
12 on roll / 12 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1,722 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 49.6%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication.

Open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
155
Secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
16
Academies among open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
48% (74)
Open schools in NE15
18
Secondary in NE15
2
Open schools in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
112
Secondary in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
12

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Newcastle-upon-TyneNear NE15

  • Studio West

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Studio schools · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE5 2SZ · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 11–19

    • Att828.4
    • P8-1.5
    • EM5+22%
    • Absence13.5%

    1.7 miles away

  • Callerton Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE5 4JQ · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 11–16

    • Absence12.2%
    • FSM58.9%
    • Demand1.48

    2.0 miles away

  • Thorp Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Ryton · NE40 3AH · Gateshead

    Ages 11–18

    • Att847.0
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+54%
    • Absence10.4%

    2.1 miles away

  • St Cuthbert's High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE15 7PX · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 11–18

    • Att846.9
    • P80.0
    • EM5+38%
    • Absence8.4%

    2.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Richard Harrison
Telephone
01912678221
Website
https://wba.northerneducationtrust.org/

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