Walker Riverside Academy
Walker Riverside Academy is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6, in the Newcastle upon Tyne council area. It has 1,101 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (24 September 2024): Good in 3 areas, Requires improvement in 1 area. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good in 3 areas, Requires improvement in 1 area — inspected 24 September 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.92 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 35.5 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 21.9 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 219 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,101 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 70.5% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 14.4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 18.88% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.56% | 2024/25 |
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