Walbottle Village Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Walbottle Village Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, part of Valour Multi-Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 30th-highest of the 94 schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with published results, and 3,246th of 14,452 across England. It was 70% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Newcastle upon Tyne (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Walbottle Village Primary School in detail
Walbottle Village Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Walbottle Village Primary. Becoming part of our school community is hopefully one of the most rewarding and important decisions you are likely to make. As a parent you have an important role in ensuring your children goes to a school that is safe, friendly and secure."
The school runs a breakfast club.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Walbottle Village Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Newcastle upon Tyne and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 79% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Walbottle Village Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Walbottle Village Primary School as their first choice and 36 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Walbottle Village Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Walbottle Village Primary School are St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 84% reading, 77% maths); Newburn Manor Primary School (0.5 miles, 97% reading, 93% maths); Knop Law Primary School (0.7 miles, 89% reading, 83% maths); and Milecastle Primary School (0.9 miles, 90% reading, 87% maths).
Walbottle Village Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary SchoolNewburn Manor Primary SchoolKnop Law Primary SchoolMilecastle Primary School
The trust
Walbottle Village Primary School is one of 2 schools run by Valour Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
51.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 11.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Black (5%).
Staffing
Walbottle Village Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Blaydon Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Cuthberts Rc Primary School (n-bound), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 140 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Newcastle upon Tyne (318).
Suspensions and exclusions
Walbottle Village Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
The school's aim to develop 'safe, happy and loved' pupils is brought to life each day at Walbottle Village Primary School. From the day that children join the school in nursery, relationships between adults and pupils are warm and respectful. Pupils are proud to be a part of the school family and enjoy all that the school has to offer.
Over time, pupils learn to be strong ambassadors for equality, difference and fairness. They say, 'You can be who you want to be at our school.' As a result, pupils work well together in lessons and play harmoniously in the school grounds at breaktimes. Pupils' behaviour at all points of the day is excellent. Pupils say that bullying is rare, but if it were to happen, it would be stamped out quickly.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Adults and pupils welcome everyone at this inclusive school. Staff quickly identify if pupils have any additional SEND needs. They work with families and pupils to understand the barriers that they may face to access the school's curriculum. Provision is carefully monitored to ensure that pupils and staff have all that they need to succeed.
In all subjects, the school has crafted the curriculum to ensure that pupils learn the knowledge and skills that they need to achieve well. Pupils use their prior learning with confidence, across the range of subjects. For example, in geography, Year 2 pupils use their knowledge of map work when planning a route around the world to visit famous landmarks. Year 6 pupils use their knowledge of physical features when writing a detailed response about land usage in Russia. In mathematics, the approach to securing pupils' knowledge of number facts is well embedded. Pupils work towards 'maths badges' linked to number facts, such as times tables, or mental addition and subtraction. Pupils wear the badges that they have earned with pride. They apply this knowledge automatically in their written mathematics work.
From Ofsted's June 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2019 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
51.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 79% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 75% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 75% to 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.5
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Walbottle Village Primary School
Texas Hoedown Day - 1st October
22 Sep 2026
Open Sessions
14 Sep 2026
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11 Sep 2026
Application process for Reception 2027 & secondary school places - Open
10 Sep 2026
Off Menu Service - 16th & 17th July
13 Jul 2026
Raffle Winners
9 Jul 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 4 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Newcastle upon Tyne is 23.5 (the median across 112 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
146 pupils
210 places
64 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Across Newcastle upon Tyne council
Places available
3,365
Applications
2,886
Got 1st preference
92.7%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Newcastle upon Tyne council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
25
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
22.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
147
Total Pupils
71
Boys
76
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
13.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,778
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,227
Per pupil
£1031k
Total funding
£94k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.3%
Overall absence
18.0%
Persistent absence
133
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Walbottle Village Primary School
Questions parents ask about Walbottle Village Primary School
What are SATs results like at Walbottle Village Primary School?
Of the pupils at Walbottle Village Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Walbottle Village Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Walbottle Village Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Walbottle Village Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Walbottle Village Primary School is oversubscribed, Newcastle upon Tyne allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Walbottle Village Primary School?
Walbottle Village Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 70% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Walbottle Village Primary School?
Classes at Walbottle Village Primary School average 24.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Walbottle Village Primary School?
Walbottle Village Primary School has around 147 pupils on roll. 52% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Walbottle Village Primary School?
6.3% of sessions were missed at Walbottle Village Primary School in 2024/25. 18% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Walbottle Village Primary School?
Apply through Newcastle upon Tyne's coordinated admissions process, naming Walbottle Village Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Walbottle Village Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 4 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Newcastle upon Tyne is 23.5 (the median across 112 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Walbottle Village Primary School?
Walbottle Village Primary School is at The Green, Walbottle Village, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8JL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)