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Walker Riverside Academy

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

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jun 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

35.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

35.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2333.446.4
2023/2437.046.4
2024/2535.446.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-1.210.00
2023/24-0.920.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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
N/A
A*-B Grades
N/A
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

Based on 5 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Sir Charles Parsons School
0.23 km away · Foundation special school
Outstanding
Benfield School
1.34 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
Burnside College
2.25 km away · Foundation school
Good
Keelman's Way School
2.44 km away · Foundation special school
Good
Groundwork South and North Tyneside
2.57 km away · Special post 16 institution

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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