The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 150
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 48%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- VALOUR MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Alison Oliver (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Green, Walbottle Village, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8JL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Walbottle Academy
Secondary · 589m away
Walbottle Campus
Secondary · 624m away
Newburn Manor Nursery School
Nursery · 725m away
Newburn Manor Primary School
Primary · 725m away
Knop Law Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Milecastle Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Throckley Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Walbottle Village Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Walbottle Village Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Walbottle Village Primary School?
Walbottle Village Primary School currently has 150 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walbottle Village Primary School take?
Walbottle Village Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Walbottle Village Primary School?
Walbottle Village Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 8JL, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walbottle Village Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Walbottle Village Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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