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West Walker Primary School
326 Church Street, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 3XW, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.2 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
212
Capacity
340
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
62%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 50% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average. However, only 4% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 71% recommending the school, suggesting a generally positive community sentiment despite limited published data on other aspects.
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Last inspected: 16 September 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★★3.4
School keeps me informed
86%
Good range of subjects
86%
My child makes good progress
79%
My child feels safe
71%
My child is happy
71%
Good range of extra-curricular
71%
I'd recommend this school
71%
School has high expectations
71%
Progress is communicated
71%
Behaviour is good
64%
School supports development
64%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.5%
Black African7.5%
Other4.7%
Asian Pakistani2.4%
Asian Other1.9%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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54.96643, -1.54239 · NE6 3XW
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN144269
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.westwalker.neat.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is West Walker Primary School rated by Ofsted?
West Walker Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 September 2014.
Is West Walker Primary School a good school?
West Walker Primary School scores 14.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about West Walker Primary School?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, West Walker Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
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