SchoolScoresCentral Walker CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of NEAT ACADEMY TRUST
Lancefield Avenue, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2NP
0191 224 0222 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 March 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
29 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne comparisons use the 56 of its 104 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 48 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 41st highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 32nd highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 9th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 85% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 18 parents who had raised a concern Joint 39th highest of 53 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 34% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 42nd highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 7%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newcastle-upon-Tyne figures pool parents at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
54 pupils in this year group.
56% — 10 points below the Newcastle upon Tyne average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Newcastle upon Tyne. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 51 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 47 |
| Of those, offered a place | 47 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 68 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 74.4% | 42.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 33rd highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 27th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.3% | 16.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 26th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.0% | 29.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 85th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 85th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.4% | 14.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 89th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.2 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 94th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 50th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 56% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.1 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 82nd highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 25% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.3 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 41st highest of 101 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 56% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.2% | 13.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Walker Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Welbeck Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 6 strong, 1 expected · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tyneview Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bill Quay Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brandling Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Byker Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Central Walker CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Central Walker CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 March 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Central Walker CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Central Walker CofE Primary School?
86% of the 29 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Central Walker CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Central Walker CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 47 families put Central Walker CofE Primary School as their first choice for 51 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 47 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144270.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.