Walker Riverside Academy

A not judged academy converter school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Walker Riverside Academy.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE64AW Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
34.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.92
English & Maths grade 4+ %
47.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 47.6%
Continue in education or training
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.0%
Sustained employment
66.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 33.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
24 September 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Waverdale Avenue
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE64AW
Phone
1912958660
Website
wra.tynecoast.academy

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145528
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Waverdale Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 4AW
Website
www.wra.tynecoast.academy
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1301 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,109
Free School Meals
66.5% (737 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (33 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
33.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
37.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.4
English Attainment 8:
7.7
Maths Attainment 8:
7.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.4
Ebacc English:
94.3%
Ebacc Entry:
16.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
70.3%
Ebacc Languages:
39.6%
Ebacc Maths:
95.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.92
Progress 8 Range:
-1.12 to -0.72
University Progression:
24.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
62.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
33.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
24%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
21 students
Per cohort

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
70 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
139
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,109 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★ ★★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aim High. Be Proud. Love Life."

RESILIENT RESPONSIBLE AMBITION COMPASSIONATE COLLABORATIVE

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Headteacher Mr Gareth Smith, describing Walker Riverside Academy as an inclusive 11-16 secondary school with over 1,200 students, a commitment to aiming high, strong partnerships with parents/carers and students, and outstanding facilities to support sporting, musical, vocational and academic development.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

COMMIT The Gateway Enrichment Student Leadership CCF HOPE Ambassadors

Sports

Football Academy

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Admissions to Walker Riverside Academy are processed by Newcastle City Council; all admissions must be completed online through Newcastle City Council. For policies and year-specific information see the Admissions pages (Admissions 2025-26 Policy, Admissions 2026-27 Policy, Admissions 2027-28 Policy) and the Newcastle City Council Admissions home page.

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