Walker Riverside Academy

Walker Riverside Academy is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 7% of grades in GCSE Maths and English Language were 7-9 (A or A*). The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £155,634. Over a 12 month period, 1562 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

-

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

7%

Mathematics

9%

> Entries

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208

English Language

5%

English Literature

3%

Physics

36%

Chemistry

28%

Biology

24%

Science: Double Award

1%

Geography

6%

Computer Studies Computing

4%

History

11%

French

21%

Spanish

11%

Art and Design

2%

Art and Design Photography

27%

Portuguese

43%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

1562

Anti-social behaviour

331

Violence and sexual offences

575

Vehicle crime

78

Shoplifting

28

Burglary

52

Criminal damage and arson

156

Public order

120

Robbery

20

Theft from the person

4

Other theft

110

Drugs

31

Bicycle theft

15

Other crime

28

Possession of weapons

14

Headteacher: Mr Gareth Smith

Local Authority: Newcastle upon Tyne

Telephone: 1912958660

Website: www.walker.academy

Address: Waverdale Avenue, null, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 4AW

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