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Walbottle Academy
Hexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 9TP, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.1 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,725
Capacity
1,885
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted in January 2023, the academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 72% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While the Attainment 8 score of 46.6 is above the national average, only 11% of students progress to top-third universities, indicating room for improvement in preparing students for higher education. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment with a commendable focus on academic achievement.
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Last inspected: 25 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.6 | Top 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 58% | Top 21% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 41% | Top 29% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 33% | Top 29% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 53% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 87 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.2%
Black African8.8%
Other3.3%
Asian Other3.0%
White Other3.0%
Asian Pakistani2.7%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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54.99656, -1.74148 · NE15 9TP
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN148135
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Walbottle Academy rated by Ofsted?
Walbottle Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 January 2023.
Is Walbottle Academy a good school?
Walbottle Academy scores 54.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Walbottle Academy in GCSEs?
Walbottle Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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