Central Walker Church of England Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2NP · Newcastle upon Tyne · primary school
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53rd of 63 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne we can score, 72 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.3/10 against 130 of them, against 2.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Central Walker Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 447 pupils against a stated capacity of 496. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific interventions are in place for the 2.0% who reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between its results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Central Walker Church of England Primary School
Overview
Central Walker Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where pupils are “welcoming and friendly” and benefit from “warm and supportive relationships with adults.” While the curriculum is generally ambitious and well-structured, the inspection highlights specific challenges in mathematics that require further attention.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit high standards of conduct, behaving well in a “calm and purposeful” atmosphere.
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and clearly structured, with teachers effectively checking prior learning to fill knowledge gaps in subjects like science and art.
- Reading is a clear priority, with early intervention ensuring “most pupils become fluent and confident readers.”
- Staff provide consistent support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with parents to identify individual needs.
- The personal development programme prepares pupils for life in modern Britain, fostering respect, tolerance, and active community involvement.
Areas to improve
- The mathematics curriculum is “not implemented well enough,” leaving some pupils with gaps in knowledge and lower achievement than expected.
- The school must “continue to enhance and further embed the mathematics curriculum” to ensure all pupils acquire the intended knowledge.
- Attendance remains a priority, with the school working proactively to remove barriers for pupils with higher rates of absence.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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