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Walbottle Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Richard Harrison

corporate_fareNORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST

location_onNewcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 9TP

language Visit Website phone 1912678221

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,630

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Attainment 8

46.6

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Newcastle upon Tyne

#1,437 of 3,216 nationally

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Walbottle Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Walbottle Academy is an academy sponsor led in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 1,725 pupils on roll, of whom 49% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6, placing the school #6 in Newcastle upon Tyne and #1,437 of 3,216 nationally. 57.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 38.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 13.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.63 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 44.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

57.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.4%

Entering EBacc41.10%

EBacc APS4.3

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.69

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36.90%

EBacc APS3.71

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.63

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS3.77

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS3.66

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

80%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)72%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.63

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.8%

Achieving A*–A13.3%

Achieving A*–B38.2%

VA Banding Well below average

Retention rate93.3%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.58

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate85.10%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate88.70%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

25 January 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-01-25

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-02-12

Section 8 Inspection due to Parental Complaint EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2016-07-14

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

42.0%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

11.8%(203 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,725 pupils. During this period, there were 725 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 42.0%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,725	725	42.0%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,704	787	46.2%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,723	625	36.3%	7.4%	5
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,681	784	46.6%	7.1%	4
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,665	893	53.6%	8.2%	7
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,655	655	39.6%	6.6%	5
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,630	308	18.9%	6.4%	3
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,592	385	24.2%	5.9%	5
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,588	490	30.9%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,589	746	46.9%	4.9%	3
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,574	976	62.0%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,613	701	43.5%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,619	255	15.8%	1.0%	2
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,616	886	54.8%	3.9%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 100 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 64 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 54 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 45 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 33 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

66.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

72.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree34%

agree30%

disagree16%

strongly disagree15%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree21%

agree36%

disagree21%

strongly disagree20%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree18%

disagree16%

strongly disagree22%

don't know1%

not applicable16%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes32%

no68%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree29%

agree16%

disagree21%

strongly disagree25%

dont know9%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree41%

agree33%

disagree12%

strongly disagree7%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree32%

disagree13%

strongly disagree11%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree32%

agree28%

disagree24%

strongly disagree16%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree44%

disagree5%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree33%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree29%

agree29%

disagree15%

strongly disagree17%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes60%

no40%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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St Cuthbert's High School

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