West Walker Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 326 Church Street Walker Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE6 3XW |
| Phone | 01912624130 |
| Reference Number | 144269 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 206 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.2%
Girls: 56.8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 73.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 2 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 3 | 10 | 19 | 29 |
| 4 | 10 | 16 | 26 |
| 5 | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| 6 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.6% |
| African | 6.3% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2020-02-14 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-21 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-04-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as West Walker Primary School | ||
| 2014-09-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-11-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-12-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-06-25 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2014-09-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-11-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-12-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-06-25 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 99 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 97 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -3.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Central Walker Church of England Primary School
Lancefield Avenue, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2NP |
0.51 miles |
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Tyneview Primary School
Winslow Place, Off Titan Road, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 3QP |
0.53 miles |
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Bill Quay Primary School
Davidson Road, Bill Quay, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0UN |
0.67 miles |
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw
Rothbury Avenue, Pelaw, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0QY |
0.78 miles |
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St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Monkchester Road, Walker, St. Vincent's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2TX |
0.79 miles |
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Monkchester Road Nursery School
Monkchester Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2LJ |
0.84 miles |
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Toner Avenue Primary School
Johnston Avenue, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2LJ |
0.93 miles |
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker
Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4HQ |
1.03 miles |
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Welbeck Academy
Flodden Street, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2QL |
1.03 miles |
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Wardley Primary School
Keir Hardie Avenue, Wardley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8TX |
1.13 miles |
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The Drive Community Primary School
The Drive, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0PY |
1.32 miles |
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St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
Solway Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2BP |
1.34 miles |
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Walkergate Community School
Sutton Street, Walkergate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4SD |
1.35 miles |
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St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn
Argyle Street, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1RZ |
1.37 miles |
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Hebburn Lakes Primary School
Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2SL |
1.37 miles |
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St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy
Argyle Street, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1BQ |
1.38 miles |
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Brandling Primary School
Mulberry Street, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0JB |
1.39 miles |
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St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School
Headlam Street, Byker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2JX |
1.4 miles |
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The Sue Hedley Nursery School
Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, NE31 1QY |
1.43 miles |
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Carville Primary School
The Avenue, Wallsend, NE28 6AX |
1.44 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Mill Lane, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2ET |
0.91 miles |
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Sir Charles Parsons School
Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4ED |
0.97 miles |
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Walker Riverside Academy
Waverdale Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4AW |
1 miles |
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Hebburn Comprehensive School
Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2QU |
1.19 miles |
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Heworth Grange School
High Lanes, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0PT |
1.35 miles |
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Keelman's Way School
Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1QY |
1.46 miles |
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Ateres Girls High School
Willow Grove, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 9PQ |
1.48 miles |
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Benfield School
Benfield Road, Walkergate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4NU |
1.76 miles |
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XP Gateshead
Swards Road, Felling, NE10 9UZ |
1.8 miles |
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Burnside College
St Peter's Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7LQ |
2.15 miles |
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Jarrow School
Field Terrace, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5PR |
2.16 miles |
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Gateshead College
BALTIC CAMPUS, QUARRYFIELD ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 3BE |
2.21 miles |
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The Gateshead Cheder Primary School
Bede House, Sunderland Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 3HY |
2.25 miles |
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Furrowfield School
Whitehill Drive, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 9RZ |
2.27 miles |
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Hill Top School
Wealcroft, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8LT |
2.48 miles |
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Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Old Durham Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6RZ |
2.5 miles |
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Haskel School
53 Bewick Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4DR |
2.6 miles |
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Dryden School
Shotley Gardens, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 5UR |
2.65 miles |
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Jesmond Park Academy
Jesmond Park West, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7DP |
2.66 miles |
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Gateshead Jewish Boarding School
10 Rydal Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1HG |
2.75 miles |