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Walker Riverside Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Walker Riverside Academy
- Secondary
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 4AW
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and feel safe
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour generally good; guided by positive systems
Academic Progress: Curriculum gaps limit progress for some pupils
Academic Progress: Achievement in national assessments not strong; education quality improving
Current Educational Practices: Reading programs address knowledge gaps
Strengths and Challenges: Qualified staff, but some lack reading expertise
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers need support to deliver curriculum consistently
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and carers praise the school's positive difference
Opportunities for Involvement: Engaged with school via Ofsted Parent View
Communication: Clear communication through regular updates
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond robustly to bullying
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective decisions lead to marked improvements
Actions for Quality Improvement: New music curriculum to enhance education
Managing Bullying and Safety: Clear safeguarding oversight, responsive action
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective pastoral support for well-being
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Fosters understanding of mutual respect and safety
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Older pupils help younger peers
Extracurricular Offerings: Limited music activities, strong community spirit
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers advice and work experience
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND needs identified accurately; access same curriculum as peers
Managing and Supporting SEND: Inconsistent support; some do not achieve well
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About Us
Walker Riverside Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 1109 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 19% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.7 | 15.1 | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 19% | 48% | 47% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 20.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% | 22.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 33.28% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 44% | 20.52% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 8.28% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 11.28% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.86 | 2.52 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 83% | 84.63% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 221 | 163 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 77.81% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 27.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 31.31% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.13% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 19.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.13% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.56% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 26.96% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 37.32% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 56% | 20.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 11% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 13.64% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.36 | 2.73 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 85% | 86.13% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 176 | 152 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 27.6% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 35.27% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 19.93% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.13% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% | 26.71% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 38% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 15.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 6.86% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 9.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.16 | 2.56 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 75.46% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 201 | 134 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 67.23% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 23.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 26% | 34% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.77% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 13% | 4.46% | 2.75% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.02 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 15.26% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 18 | 374 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 39% | 53.15% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 9% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 50% | 19.69% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 12.92% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 31.81 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 32.35 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 18.82% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 38 | 573 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 39% | 59.42% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.58% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 12.25% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 16% | 14.42% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.50 | 30.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.10 | 27.44 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 12.38% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 54 | 442 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 35% | 48.36% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 9.73% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 14.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 15.64% | 8.8% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Walker Riverside Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1