West Walker Primary School
URN: 144269 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE6 3XW
Overview
- Name
- West Walker Primary School
- URN
- 144269
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- NEAT ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 43.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen Gittins (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01912624130
- Website
- Visit West Walker Primary School website
- Address
-
326 Church Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE6 3XW
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Summary
West Walker Primary School, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 212 pupils, with a capacity of 340. The school is part of the NEAT Academy Trust, which aims to enhance educational standards across its six schools. West Walker is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive, supported by dedicated staff who prioritise the wellbeing and development of each pupil.
The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its vision, "Where Everyone Succeeds Together" (W.E.S.T), promoting values of belonging, ambition, respect, resilience, and creativity. The curriculum is designed to develop healthy advocates, aspirational citizens, and effective communicators, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for future challenges and opportunities.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (73.10%), West Walker Primary School actively engages with the local community to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits from prospective families to experience its vibrant learning environment firsthand.
The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its vision, "Where Everyone Succeeds Together" (W.E.S.T), promoting values of belonging, ambition, respect, resilience, and creativity. The curriculum is designed to develop healthy advocates, aspirational citizens, and effective communicators, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for future challenges and opportunities.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (73.10%), West Walker Primary School actively engages with the local community to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits from prospective families to experience its vibrant learning environment firsthand.
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Nearby alternatives
- Front Street Community Primary School (78.9)
- West Jesmond Primary School (76.6)
- Cragside Primary School (76.5)
- Benton Park Primary School (76.2)
- Archibald First School (75.2)
Key details
- LA
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- NEAT ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 340
- Pupils
- 212
- Boys
- 93
- Girls
- 119
- FSM %
- 73.10
- Open date
- 2017-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 212 | 93 | 119 | 340 | 73.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 206 | 89 | 117 | 340 | 73.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 225 | 100 | 125 | 340 | 73.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 225 | 100 | 125 | 340 | 73.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 244 | 109 | 135 | 280 | 71.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 246 | 118 | 128 | 280 | 63.00 |
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