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Walker Riverside Academy

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Waverdale Avenue
 Newcastle-upon-Tyne
 Tyne and Wear NE6 4AW
Telephone: 0191 295 8660

School Type

Phase: Secondary and Sixth Form (ages 11-18)
Type: Converter Academy
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
History: This school arose from Walker Technology College
Trust: Tyne Coast Academy Trust
Sponsor: Tyne Coast Academy Trust

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr Michael Collier (since July 2026 – came from Monkwearmouth Academy)
Previous Headteacher: Gareth Smith
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 75.8 / 22.82
Non-teaching Staff*: 46.31
Number of pupils: 1101
Pupils Per Teacher: 14.5
Sex: Mixed (51% boys / 49% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 70.40% (high)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 41.2%
Local child deprivation rate: 28.4% (4km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 21.7%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 25.6%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 4.3km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: North East
Electoral Ward: Walkergate
School Number: 3914450

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 24th September 2024 (view record)

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
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Nearby Schools

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  2. Sir Charles Parsons School (0.5km) show on map
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  5. Walkergate Community School (1.0km) show on map
  6. Western Community Primary School (1.2km) show on map
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  12. St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy (1.8km) show on map
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  14. Central Walker Church of England Primary School (1.8km) show on map
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