Question 1

Is Walker Riverside Academy a good school?

Accepted Answer

The latest Ofsted inspection (24 September 2024) graded Quality of education as Requires Improvement, with Behaviour and attitudes, Personal development, and Leadership and management all graded Good. Safeguarding was effective at the same inspection.

Question 2

What are the fees at Walker Riverside Academy?

Accepted Answer

Walker Riverside Academy is a state-funded school, there are no tuition fees. Families should budget for typical extras such as uniform, trips and optional activities.

Question 3

How do I apply for Year 7 entry to Walker Riverside Academy?

Accepted Answer

Year 7 applications are made through Newcastle's coordinated admissions process. The school publishes a typical timetable: applications open on 1 September, close on 31 October, and offers are released on 1 March. Always confirm the exact dates for the relevant entry year with the local authority.

Question 4

What are Walker Riverside Academy's GCSE results like?

Accepted Answer

In the latest dataset, Attainment 8 is 35.5 and Progress 8 is -0.92. The school ranks 3,520th out of 3,895 in England for GCSE academic outcomes and 14th in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne local secondary comparison (FindMySchool ranking based on official data).

Question 5

Does Walker Riverside Academy have a sixth form?

Accepted Answer

The school is structured for ages 11 to 18, but the September 2024 inspection recorded that there were no students in the sixth form at that time and that the school was not accepting students pending development of a revised sixth-form offer with trust partners. Families should check the current post-16 pathway directly.

Question 6

What enrichment opportunities are available at Walker Riverside Academy?

Accepted Answer

Named options include an Army Combined Cadet Force (CCF) programme and a Football Academy pathway alongside the wider after-school enrichment framework branded as The Gateway. Availability can vary by term and year group.

Question 7

Who is the headteacher of Walker Riverside Academy?

Accepted Answer

The headteacher is Gareth Smith. The September 2024 inspection report states he has been in post since April 2022.

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