West Walker Primary School
326 Church Street, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3XWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
West Walker Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 108 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. It ranks 89th of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 September 2014, report published 8 October 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 June 2025
Polite, happy and considerate pupils abound at West Walker Primary School. The majority of pupils represent the school's core values of 'kindness, tolerance and respect'. West Walker is a place where pupils from a wide range of backgrounds flourish. A pupil's statement that 'no-one is treated any differently because we don't know what they've been through' highlights the school's inclusive approach. Pupils develop positive relationships with staff. Their pastoral care is a high priority. Pupils feel safe. They clearly articulate why this is the case. The school has high expectations for pupils' academic achievement and behaviour. From what are often lower starting points on entry to school, pupils of all abilities achieve well. They talk about their learning with understanding. Pupils present as courteous and respectful. Bullying is rare. Staff take swift action to address this if it does occur. Pupils' collaborative play is positive. Their behaviour in school during the inspection visit was also positive. Over time, this has not always been the case, however. The school has taken steps to engage positively with parents and carers over time. Parents express their happiness with the school. They appreciate the support the school offers to them and their children.
What the school should improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, the school's checks on pupils' learning do not fully identify where some pupils have gaps in their knowledge. In these subjects, this prevents pupils from achieving as highly as they could. The school should further refine its assessment systems to ensure that any key gaps in pupils' subject knowledge are identified and addressed effectively in these curriculum areas so that pupils learn as well as they could in all subjects.
- Some pupils say they hear foul or derogatory language in school, but do not always report it to staff. This means that the school does not have an accurate picture of how prevalent this might be, and some instances are not dealt with. The school should ensure that it supports pupils to report such instances when they occur so that the school can take swift and effective action to address it.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
193 pupils on roll, with places for 340
Schools near West Walker Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Walker Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Tyneview Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 77% met the expected standard |
| Bill Quay Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NEAT ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Stephen Gittins
- Phone
- 01912624130
- Address
- 326 Church Street, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3XW
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- URN
- 144269
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.