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OpenSecondaryURN 148135

Walbottle Academy

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

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,722

Local authority

Newcastle upon Tyne

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

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%.

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

    Studio schools · Secondary

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

    Ages 11–19

    Status: Open

    1.7 miles away

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  • Callerton Academy

    Free schools · Secondary

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

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    2.0 miles away

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  • Thorp Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Ryton · NE40 3AH · Gateshead

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    2.1 miles away

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Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
148135

Location

Address
Hexham Road, Walbottle
Postcode
NE15 9TP
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

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 characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01912678221
Website
https://wba.northerneducationtrust.org/

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