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Walker Riverside Academy

Walker Riverside Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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Walker Riverside Academy

Waverdale Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 4AW

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

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Pupils
1,123
Ages
11-18
FSM
67.8%
Attainment 8
35.4
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jun 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
35.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.1%
Basics 9-5
21.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
41.6%
EBacc APS
3.07
EBacc 9-5
5.9%
EBacc 9-4
13.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
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A*-B Grades
N/A
AAB+ %
N/A

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About Walker Riverside Academy

Walker Riverside Academy is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 53 responses), 83% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.4. The school has around 1,123 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Waverdale Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 4AW | More schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Walker Riverside Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. May 2014 — Good (predecessor: Walker Technology College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Walker Riverside Academy

What is Walker Riverside Academy's Ofsted rating?
Walker Riverside Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What do parents say about Walker Riverside Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 53 responses): 83% of parents would recommend Walker Riverside Academy.
What are Walker Riverside Academy's latest exam results?
Walker Riverside Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Walker Riverside Academy located?
Walker Riverside Academy is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE6 4AW).
How many pupils attend Walker Riverside Academy?
Walker Riverside Academy has around 1,123 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Walker Riverside Academy with other schools?
View Walker Riverside Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Newcastle upon Tyne.