The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
- 73% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 472
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 73.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- WISE ACADEMIES
- Head
- Louise Saunders (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Flodden Street, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2QL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWelbeck Primary School
Primary · Very close
Monkchester Road Nursery School
Nursery · 326m away
St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Primary · 729m away
Byker Primary School
Primary · 904m away
Central Walker Church of England Primary School
Primary · 974m away
Walkergate Community School
Primary · 1.3km away
Sir Charles Parsons School
Special school · 1.4km away
Chillingham Road Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Welbeck Academy?
Welbeck Academy currently has 472 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Welbeck Academy take?
Welbeck Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Welbeck Academy?
Welbeck Academy is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2QL, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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