Welbeck Academy is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Welbeck Academy currently has around 472 pupils on roll, which is about 112% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47% boys and 53% girls. Around 73.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (55.1%). african pupils make up about 18%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Flodden Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2QL |
| Website: | https://welbeck.wiseacademies.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01912655362 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Louise Saunders |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138577 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 472 |
| Number of Boys: | 222 |
| Number of Girls: | 250 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26% | 8.2% |
| White British | 55.10% | 260 |
| African | 18.00% | 85 |
| Other White | 5.50% | 26 |
| Other Black | 3.20% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 2.80% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.50% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 2.50% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 12 |
| Unclassified | 2.10% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 1.70% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 8 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welbeck Primary School Flodden Street , Walker NE6 2QL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Academy Flodden Street , Walker NE6 2QL | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolam Street Primary School St Peter's Road , Byker NE6 2BH | - not rated | 622 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's RC Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | - not rated | 641 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Technology College Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , Walkergate NE6 4NU | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Manor School Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Middle School Forrest Road , NE28 8PY | - not rated | 2,792 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 2,353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastview School Ayton Street , NE6 2DB | - not rated | 469 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkerdene School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Cherrywood , NE6 4NW | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateshead Cheder Primary School Bede House , Sunderland Road NE8 3HY | - not rated | 2,761 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.