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Walbottle Academy

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Walbottle Academy

Hexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 9TP

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,725
Ages
11-18
FSM
46.9%
Attainment 8
46.5
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.4%
Basics 9-5
57.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
41.1%
EBacc APS
4.29
EBacc 9-5
24.5%
EBacc 9-4
32.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.51
A*-A Grades
13.3%
A*-B Grades
38.2%
AAB+ %
7.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 91 students entered

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About Walbottle Academy

Walbottle Academy is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.5. The school has around 1,725 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hexham Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 9TP | More schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Walbottle Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2023 — Good
  2. Oct 2019 — School is not taking effective action towar… (predecessor: Walbottle Campus)
  3. Feb 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: Walbottle Campus)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Walbottle Academy

What is Walbottle Academy's Ofsted rating?
Walbottle Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Walbottle Academy's latest exam results?
Walbottle Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Walbottle Academy located?
Walbottle Academy is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE15 9TP).
How many pupils attend Walbottle Academy?
Walbottle Academy has around 1,725 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Walbottle Academy with other schools?
View Walbottle Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Newcastle upon Tyne.