Walbottle Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hexham Road Walbottle Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE15 9TP |
| Phone | 01912678221 |
| Reference Number | 148135 |
Walbottle Academy has shown significant improvement since it became part of the Northern Education Trust in 2020. This is the school's first inspection since the change, and it has notably transformed into an inclusive and positive community where pupils feel safe and respected. The leadership has high expectations, and pupils are responding well to the ambitious curriculum, which supports their aspirations. Although there have been positive changes in behaviour and attendance, there are still challenges with high suspension rates and attendance concerns, particularly among some students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1725 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.42%
Girls: 48.58% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 170 | 157 | 327 |
| 8 | 181 | 145 | 326 |
| 9 | 157 | 158 | 315 |
| 10 | 149 | 140 | 289 |
| 11 | 164 | 166 | 330 |
| 12 | 31 | 32 | 63 |
| 13 | 35 | 40 | 75 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 69.2% |
| African | 8.8% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 3% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Significant improvements in the overall school environment and culture.
- Pupils feel safe and respected, with effective handling of bullying.
- Ambitious and carefully structured curriculum that links subjects effectively.
- Strong support for students with SEND, allowing them access to the mainstream curriculum.
- Positive behaviour management resulting in improved participation during lessons.
- Robust attendance initiatives leading to increased pupil attendance.
Areas for Improvement
- High rates of suspensions, which continue to affect some pupils' learning.
- Persistent attendance issues, particularly for students with SEND.
- Difficulty for some parents in contacting the school regarding concerns.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 30.72 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 32.03 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 7.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 136 | 25 |
| Third Preference | 102 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
Previous Years
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