How many pupils does Welbeck Academy have?

Welbeck Academy has 472 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Welbeck Academy?

The headteacher of Welbeck Academy is Louise Saunders.

What type of school is Welbeck Academy?

Welbeck Academy is a Academy sponsor led with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Welbeck Academy in?

Welbeck Academy is in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area.

Academy sponsor led Primary Open

Welbeck Academy

Flodden Street, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2QL

Ofsted: Requires improvement (graded inspection, 22 November 2023). Last inspected 25 November 2025.

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472

Pupils

73.3%

Free school meals

1 September 2012

Opened

About this school

Welbeck Academy is an Academy sponsor led serving primary age pupils, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The school has 472 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Requires improvement (graded inspection, 22 November 2023). Last inspected 25 November 2025. The Headteacher is Louise Saunders. The school is administered by Newcastle upon Tyne local authority. It belongs to WISE ACADEMIES. It opened in 1 September 2012.

School details

Headteacher: Louise Saunders
Trust: WISE ACADEMIES
Local authority: Newcastle upon Tyne
Gender: Mixed
URN: 138577

Contact

01912655362 info@education.gov.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Welbeck Academy are handled by the school or the local authority (Newcastle upon Tyne). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

65%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →