Walbottle Academy — Secondary School in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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Walbottle Academy

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 9TP

1,725 Pupils

1,885 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

46.90% FSM %

887 Boys

838 Girls

About Walbottle Academy

Walbottle Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,725 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,885. Current headteacher: Richard Harrison.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Newcastle upon Tyne or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Region	North East
Administrative District	Newcastle upon Tyne
Parliamentary Constituency	Hexham
Ward	Callerton & Throckley
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Opened	01-09-2020
UKPRN	10086867
URN	148135
Data Last Updated	02-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Jonathan Greenall	Chair of Local Governing Body	23/10/2024	22/10/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Caroline Afolabi-Deleu	Local Governor	24/03/2021	24/03/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Christopher Bevis	Local Governor	19/02/2025	18/02/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Kate Fullen	Local Governor	27/03/2024	09/02/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Nikki Gibb	Local Governor	01/09/2020	17/06/2025	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Richard Harrison	Local Governor	01/09/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Lesley Henderson	Local Governor	02/04/2025	01/04/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Vicky Heslop	Local Governor	10/12/2020	07/12/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Daniel Jenkins	Local Governor	08/12/2022	07/12/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Jordon	Local Governor	01/01/2023	31/03/2025	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Howard Langan	Local Governor	23/05/2024	22/05/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Rachel Leslie	Local Governor	15/02/2024	14/02/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust