Welbeck Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Welbeck Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, part of Wise Academies. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 57th-highest of the 94 schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with published results, and 7,614th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Welbeck Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Welbeck Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 78% 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 68% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Welbeck Academy
For September 2026 entry, 46 families put Welbeck Academy as their first choice and 77 named it as one of their preferences, for 54 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Welbeck Academy are St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, 84% reading, 84% maths); St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle (0.5 miles, Good, 97% reading, 83% maths); Byker Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 80% reading, 76% maths); and Central Walker Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 67% reading, 74% maths).
Welbeck Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
St Lawrence's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Vincents Catholic Primary School, NewcastleByker Primary SchoolCentral Walker Church of England Primary School
The trust
Welbeck Academy is one of 18 schools run by Wise Academies, an academy trust.
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Welbeck Academy (as of April 2026): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (93%).
Who goes there
71.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 30.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (55%), Black (21%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 104 pupils (22.7%) received SEN support and 20 (4.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Welbeck Academy had 30 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Byker (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 940 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Welbeck Road-Flodden Street (w-bound), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Welbeck Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 550 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Newcastle upon Tyne (318), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Welbeck Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Welbeck Academy are Walker Riverside Academy (1 mile) and Benfield School (1.2 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 11 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Welbeck Academy is a caring, inclusive school where every child feels they belong and are valued. The school excels at supporting all learners, particularly disadvantaged pupils, through a thoughtfully designed curriculum and expert teaching. Pupils are happy, well-behaved, and receive the right support at the right time to succeed in their learning.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary behaviour and attendance - pupils navigate the school calmly and leaders have significantly reduced persistent absence through innovative intervention
- Highly inclusive approach - expert support for pupils with additional needs, English language learners, and vulnerable pupils ensures no one is left behind
- Well-designed curriculum with skilled teaching - careful progression in reading, writing and maths, with precise assessment to identify and close learning gaps
- Strong early years provision - warm relationships and carefully sequenced curriculum prepare children exceptionally well for Year 1
- Ambitious personal development - rich trips, visits, careers education and diverse lunchtime clubs broaden pupils' horizons
Areas for Improvement
- Further improvement needed in pupil achievement - while recent end of key stage 2 outcomes are close to national figures, leaders recognise there is scope to strengthen all pupils' readiness for next steps
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, helping pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School visits, overnight camping experiences, university visits, knitting club, dance club, dodgeball club, careers learning experiences
Welbeck Academy is a highly inclusive school where pupils flourish and achieve well, with exemplary behaviour and a strong focus on belonging. Leaders have created a safe, caring environment with a well-designed curriculum that helps all pupils, including disadvantaged and vulnerable learners, make secure progress.
At a Glance
71.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
14 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 68% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 66% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.8
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
25.7
KS2
17
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Welbeck Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Newcastle upon Tyne
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Welbeck Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Welbeck Academy is in Newcastle upon Tyne; for families living there:
Apply to Newcastle upon Tyne for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 44
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 44 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 36 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 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.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
412 pupils
420 places
8 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(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
104
SEN Support
20
EHC Plans
27.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
459
Total Pupils
226
Boys
233
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
30
Teachers
15.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,137
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,501
Per pupil
£3256k
Total funding
£442k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.9%
Overall absence
16.7%
Persistent absence
384
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
Welbeck Academy
Questions parents ask about Welbeck Academy
What are SATs results like at Welbeck Academy?
Of the pupils at Welbeck Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is Welbeck Academy's Ofsted rating?
Welbeck Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2025, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Welbeck Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Welbeck Academy 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 Welbeck Academy?
Welbeck Academy was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Welbeck Academy?
Classes at Welbeck Academy average 24.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Welbeck Academy?
Welbeck Academy has around 459 pupils on roll. 72% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Welbeck Academy?
5.9% of sessions were missed at Welbeck Academy in 2024/25. 16.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Welbeck Academy?
Apply through Newcastle upon Tyne's coordinated admissions process, naming Welbeck Academy 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.
Does Welbeck Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Welbeck Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Welbeck Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 44 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 36 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 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 Welbeck Academy?
Welbeck Academy is at Flodden Street, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2QL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)