Callerton Academy
40%
Capacity
479
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About Callerton Academy
Callerton Academy is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Newcastle upon Tyne community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16. The school has 479 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (40% of 1,200 places).
Ofsted has rated Callerton Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katie Innes, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.
Callerton Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 642 applications for 179 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 189 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Callerton Academy include Music Rooms, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Astro Turf, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, Library, Sixth Form Centre.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Football, Hockey and 4 more, as well as clubs including Orchestra, Young Enterprise, Eco Club, Drama and 5 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 57.8%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, Callerton Academy is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Bedeburn Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 4JQ |
| Headteacher | Katie Innes |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Number of Pupils | 479 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 57.8% |
| School Capacity | 479 / 1,200 (40% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed179
642
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
189 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bedeburn Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 4JQ
Bedeburn Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 4JQ
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