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Walker Riverside Academy
Waverdale Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4AW, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.9 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,123
Capacity
1,301
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 35.5, the school is performing below the national average, particularly in English and Maths, where only 48% of students achieve grade 4 or above. Despite the current Ofsted rating of 'Requires Improvement', parent satisfaction is relatively high at 83%, indicating a positive community sentiment. However, the limited progression to university, especially to top-third institutions, may be a concern for families prioritizing higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 35.5 | Bottom 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 48% | Bottom 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 22% | Bottom 5% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 42% | Bottom 30% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 14% | Bottom 30% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 42% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 12 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (53 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
93%
School has high expectations
89%
Behaviour is good
87%
My child feels safe
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
My child is happy
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School keeps me informed
81%
My child makes good progress
79%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.1%
White Other5.0%
Black African3.7%
Other3.6%
Black Other3.2%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Other2.0%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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54.98084, -1.54557 · NE6 4AW
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN145528
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wra.tynecoast.academy
Frequently asked questions
What is Walker Riverside Academy rated by Ofsted?
Walker Riverside Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Walker Riverside Academy a good school?
Walker Riverside Academy scores 11.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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 Walker Riverside Academy?
Based on 53 Ofsted Parent View responses, Walker Riverside Academy receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Walker Riverside Academy in GCSEs?
Walker Riverside Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.5. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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