Welbeck Academy

About Welbeck Academy

Welbeck Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Newcastle upon Tyne community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 472 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (112% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Welbeck Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Louise Saunders, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8457th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 55 in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Welbeck Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 90 applications for 60 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 63 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 Welbeck Academy include Playing Fields, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sensory Room.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Netball, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Chess, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 73.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, Welbeck 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.

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