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Walkergate Community School
Sutton Street, Walkergate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4SD, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.3 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
647
Capacity
746
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 69% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 39% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 84% recommending the school, although the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at just 7%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a high LocaleIQ score, indicating a strong community standing.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child makes good progress
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
My child is happy
94%
School has high expectations
94%
My child feels safe
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
School supports development
88%
I'd recommend this school
84%
Behaviour is good
75%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.6%
Black African3.9%
Other3.4%
Asian Other2.5%
Black Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.5%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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54.98363, -1.55866 · NE6 4SD
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN144273
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewalkergate.neat.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Walkergate Community School rated by Ofsted?
Walkergate Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2014.
Is Walkergate Community School a good school?
Walkergate Community School scores 93.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% 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 Walkergate Community School?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, Walkergate Community School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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