Walbottle Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 9TP
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 44% in England
6 of 11 in Newcastle upon Tyne
Pupils
1,722
First preferences per place
0.92
2026/27
Absence
12.3%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | 40.4 | 46.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46% | 45% | 58% | |
| Average English grade | 4.9 | 4.8 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 49% | 45% | 58% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.63 | -0.69 | — |
72% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Studio West · 1.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 1% in England
- Thorp Academy · 2.1 mi · No rating · Top 36% in England
- Callerton Academy · 2.1 mi · Good
- St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon · 2.6 mi · Good · Top 21% in England
- Excelsior Academy · 2.5 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 2% in England
- St Cuthbert's High School · 2.9 mi · Good · Top 49% in England
The neighbourhood
Walbottle Academy is in Throckley & Newburn (typical home £184,000, crime high).
What is Walbottle Academy's Ofsted rating?
Walbottle Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Walbottle Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Walbottle Academy is in the bottom 44% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.