The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 74% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 441
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 73.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- NEAT ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Dawn Day and Mrs Faye Kerr (job share) (Executive Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lancefield Avenue, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2NP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Primary · 449m away
Monkchester Road Nursery School
Nursery · 654m away
West Walker Primary School
Primary · 829m away
Welbeck Primary School
Primary · 974m away
Welbeck Academy
Primary · 974m away
Tyneview Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sir Charles Parsons School
Special school · 1.6km away
Bill Quay Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Central Walker Church of England Primary School?
Central Walker Church of England Primary School currently has 441 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Central Walker Church of England Primary School take?
Central Walker Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Central Walker Church of England Primary School?
Central Walker Church of England Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2NP, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Central Walker Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Central Walker Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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