Walkergate Community School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sutton Street Walkergate Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE6 4SD |
| Phone | 01912655737 |
| Reference Number | 144273 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 656 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.68%
Girls: 48.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 47.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 37 | 90 |
| 2 | 38 | 39 | 77 |
| 3 | 48 | 37 | 85 |
| 4 | 44 | 45 | 89 |
| 5 | 44 | 44 | 88 |
| 6 | 43 | 43 | 86 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87% |
| African | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| 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 | 2020-02-28 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-28 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-04-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Walkergate Community School | ||
| 2014-03-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-03-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-03-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-04-25 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2014-03-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-03-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-03-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-04-25 | 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 | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | 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 | -2.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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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St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker
Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4HQ |
0.4 miles |
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Chillingham Road Primary School
Ninth Avenue, Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 5XX |
0.76 miles |
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Welbeck Academy
Flodden Street, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2QL |
0.81 miles |
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Western Community Primary School
Rutland Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 8QL |
0.86 miles |
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St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School
Headlam Street, Byker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2JX |
0.86 miles |
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Carville Primary School
The Avenue, Wallsend, NE28 6AX |
0.87 miles |
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Carville Primary School
The Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6AX |
0.87 miles |
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Monkchester Road Nursery School
Monkchester Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2LJ |
0.89 miles |
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Ravenswood Primary School
Ravenswood Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 5TU |
0.91 miles |
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Tyneview Primary School
Winslow Place, Off Titan Road, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 3QP |
0.94 miles |
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
Heaton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 5HN |
0.94 miles |
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St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
Station Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 8EN |
1.1 miles |
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Byker Primary School
Commercial Road, Byker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2AT |
1.11 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 |
1.19 miles |
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Central Walker Church of England Primary School
Lancefield Avenue, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2NP |
1.19 miles |
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Hotspur Primary School
Mowbray Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 5PA |
1.32 miles |
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West Walker Primary School
326 Church Street, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 3XW |
1.35 miles |
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Greystoke Gardens, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 1PS |
1.42 miles |
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Richardson Dees Primary School
High Street East, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7RT |
1.49 miles |
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Redesdale Primary School
Wiltshire Drive, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 8TS |
1.5 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Benfield School
Benfield Road, Walkergate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4NU |
0.43 miles |
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Sir Charles Parsons School
Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4ED |
0.47 miles |
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Walker Riverside Academy
Waverdale Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4AW |
0.55 miles |
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Jesmond Park Academy
Jesmond Park West, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7DP |
1.4 miles |
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Burnside College
St Peter's Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7LQ |
1.72 miles |
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Beacon Hill School
Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9JW |
1.85 miles |
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Royal Grammar School
Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DX |
1.93 miles |
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Gateshead College
BALTIC CAMPUS, QUARRYFIELD ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 3BE |
1.96 miles |
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Newcastle High School for Girls
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2.04 miles |
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Keelman's Way School
Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1QY |
2.07 miles |
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Northern Counties School
Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 3BB |
2.12 miles |
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Hebburn Comprehensive School
Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2QU |
2.14 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic School
Benton Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7PE |
2.14 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Mill Lane, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2ET |
2.18 miles |
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The Gateshead Cheder Primary School
Bede House, Sunderland Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 3HY |
2.3 miles |
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Ateres Girls High School
Willow Grove, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 9PQ |
2.38 miles |
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Hopespring Newcastle
Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens), Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8UZ |
2.47 miles |
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Longbenton High School
Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8ER |
2.49 miles |
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Heworth Grange School
High Lanes, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0PT |
2.5 miles |
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Churchill Community College
Churchill Street, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7TN |
2.52 miles |