Walker Riverside Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Waverdale Avenue Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE6 4AW |
| Phone | 01912958660 |
| Reference Number | 145528 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1123 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52%
Girls: 48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 67.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 117 | 118 | 235 |
| 8 | 115 | 112 | 227 |
| 9 | 115 | 101 | 216 |
| 10 | 109 | 114 | 223 |
| 11 | 128 | 94 | 222 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.1% |
| White, Other | 5% |
| African | 3.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 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 Report Date | 2024-11-11 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 35.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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 |
0.17 miles |
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Tyneview Primary School
Winslow Place, Off Titan Road, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 3QP |
0.49 miles |
|
Carville Academy
The Avenue, Wallsend, NE28 6AX |
0.54 miles |
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Carville Primary School
The Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6AX |
0.54 miles |
|
Walkergate Community School
Sutton Street, Walkergate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4SD |
0.55 miles |
|
Western Community Primary School
Rutland Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 8QL |
0.79 miles |
|
Monkchester Road Nursery School
Monkchester Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2LJ |
0.94 miles |
|
Welbeck Academy
Flodden Street, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2QL |
0.99 miles |
|
West Walker Primary School
326 Church Street, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 3XW |
1 miles |
|
Central Walker Church of England Primary School
Lancefield Avenue, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2NP |
1.07 miles |
|
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
Station Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 8EN |
1.07 miles |
|
St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn
Argyle Street, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1RZ |
1.16 miles |
|
Richardson Dees Primary School
High Street East, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7RT |
1.17 miles |
|
St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy
Argyle Street, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1BQ |
1.18 miles |
|
St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Monkchester Road, Walker, St. Vincent's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2TX |
1.2 miles |
|
St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School
Headlam Street, Byker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2JX |
1.21 miles |
|
Chillingham Road Primary School
Ninth Avenue, Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 5XX |
1.3 miles |
|
Ravenswood Primary School
Ravenswood Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 5TU |
1.45 miles |
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The Sue Hedley Nursery School
Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, NE31 1QY |
1.46 miles |
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Byker Primary School
Commercial Road, Byker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2AT |
1.47 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Sir Charles Parsons School
Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4ED |
0.14 miles |
|
Benfield School
Benfield Road, Walkergate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4NU |
0.83 miles |
|
Burnside College
St Peter's Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7LQ |
1.4 miles |
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Keelman's Way School
Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1QY |
1.52 miles |
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Hebburn Comprehensive School
Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2QU |
1.6 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Mill Lane, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2ET |
1.71 miles |
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Beacon Hill School
Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9JW |
1.83 miles |
|
Jesmond Park Academy
Jesmond Park West, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7DP |
1.95 miles |
|
Churchill Community College
Churchill Street, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7TN |
2.26 miles |
|
Churchill Community College
Churchill Street, Wallsend, NE28 7TN |
2.27 miles |
|
Gateshead College
BALTIC CAMPUS, QUARRYFIELD ROAD, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE8 3BE |
2.3 miles |
|
Ateres Girls High School
Willow Grove, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 9PQ |
2.31 miles |
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Heworth Grange School
High Lanes, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0PT |
2.31 miles |
|
Benton House School
Benton House, Front Street, Benton, NE7 7XE |
2.32 miles |
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Jarrow School
Field Terrace, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5PR |
2.33 miles |
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Royal Grammar School
Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DX |
2.46 miles |
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The Gateshead Cheder Primary School
Bede House, Sunderland Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 3HY |
2.56 miles |
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Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
|
2.58 miles |
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Silverdale School
Langdale Gardens, Howdon, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 0HG |
2.64 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic School
Benton Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7PE |
2.64 miles |