Walker Riverside Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Address | Waverdale Avenue, NE6 4AW |
| School Website | www.walker.academy |
| Telephone | 1912958660 |
| URN | 145528 |
School Census
| Total | 1158 |
| Girls/Boys | 559/599 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.3%/51.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 18.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 713 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/09/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/09/2024 | |
| 14/06/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 21/05/2014 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/09/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/06/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 21/05/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 37 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 40.10% |
| Entering EBacc | 32.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.18 |
| Progress 8 | -0.92 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 19% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 34% |
| Entering EBacc | 44% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.84 |
| Progress 8 | -1.21 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 45% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.36 |
| Progress 8 | -1.14 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.44% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 430 |
| As first preference | 299 |
| As second preference | 73 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 220 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 207 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 417 |
| As first preference | 280 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 220 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 211 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 319 |
| As first preference | 193 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 220 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 192 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 357 |
| As first preference | 213 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 230 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 212 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 320 |
| As first preference | 206 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 220 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 206 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 265 |
| As first preference | 151 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 192 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 151 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 59% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 37% |
| no | 63% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 83% |
| no | 17% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 76.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker
(0.22 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Westbourne Avenue, , NE6 4HQ
Sir Charles Parsons School
(0.29 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Westbourne Avenue, , NE6 4ED
Tyneview Primary School
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Winslow Place, Walker, NE6 3QP
Carville Primary School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: The Avenue, , NE28 6AX
Walkergate Community School
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sutton Street, , NE6 4SD