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St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker
Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4HQ, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.6 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
227
Capacity
297
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to education, particularly evident in its high percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 94% nationally. However, the school faces challenges, as only 37% of pupils achieve the expected level in these subjects, and there are no students reaching the higher standard. Overall, parent satisfaction appears promising, but there is room for improvement in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2017Older 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%. | 37% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.4%
White Other5.7%
Black Other3.5%
Black African3.5%
Mixed Other2.6%
Other2.6%
Asian Other2.2%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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54.98076, -1.54988 · NE6 4HQ
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN148447
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker rated by Ofsted?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2017.
Is St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker a good school?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker scores 10.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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