Walker Riverside Academy is a secondary academy in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Walker Riverside Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.92 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 37.0, 48% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of z.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 13.3%, 50% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 12.4%.
After leaving Walker Riverside Academy, student destinations include 24% going on to university and 0% entering apprenticeships.
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Walker Riverside Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.92, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 37.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
48% of students at Walker Riverside Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Walker Riverside Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of z. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Walker Riverside Academy has an overall absence rate of 12.4%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Walker Riverside Academy is 13.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Walker Riverside Academy, 24% go on to university and 0% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Crime Nearby
127/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
33/mo
26% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 14.4 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.5
Bus Stops
23
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Walkergate (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)
1.1km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne area
37.0
Attainment 8 Score
National average: 46.3
EBacc achieved: 16.0%
A-Level
Average Grade
z
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.