Walker Riverside Academy
Waverdale Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 4AW
Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)
SecondaryAcademy converterMixed
About the school
“We have a clear ethos and set of values here at Walker Riverside Academy, which affect the environment and culture you will find in and around our community. We strive to ensure that everyone is made to feel welcome, safe and supported, both in and out of the classroom.”
Established school - open since before 2018. Became an academy in March 2018, continuing the school that was already there.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 10 November 2024
Quality of educationRequires improvement
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Non-selective
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
Visit the school's website for admissions details →Details
- Number of pupils
- 1123
- Multi-academy trust
- TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Phone
- 01912958660
- Website
- www.wra.tynecoast.academy