Walbottle Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Address | Hexham Road, NE15 9TP |
| School Website | https://wba.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
| Telephone | 1912678221 |
| URN | 148135 |
School Census
| Total | 1630 |
| Girls/Boys | 818/812 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.2%/49.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 13.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 727 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 25/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 25/01/2023 | Good |
| 12/02/2019 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 25/01/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/02/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 25 January 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 49.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 36.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.71 |
| Progress 8 | -0.69 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 52% |
| Entering EBacc | 33% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.76 |
| Progress 8 | -0.63 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.66 |
| Progress 8 | -0.58 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 550 |
| As first preference | 279 |
| As second preference | 108 |
| As third preference | 91 |
| Total Offers Made | 329 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 275 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 426 |
| As first preference | 213 |
| As second preference | 95 |
| As third preference | 75 |
| Total Offers Made | 329 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 213 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 394 |
| As first preference | 198 |
| As second preference | 99 |
| As third preference | 68 |
| Total Offers Made | 329 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 198 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 371 |
| As first preference | 187 |
| As second preference | 85 |
| As third preference | 63 |
| Total Offers Made | 327 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 187 |
| second preference offers | 38 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 56% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 32% |
| no | 68% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 60% |
| no | 40% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 71.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Talbot House Children's Charity
(0.17 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 5-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hexham Road, , NE15 8HW
Walbottle Village Primary School
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: The Green, , NE15 8JL
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: The Green, , NE15 8JL