Walkergate Community School

URN: 144273 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE6 4SD

Overview

Name
Walkergate Community School
URN
144273
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
57.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Daniel Nelson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01912655737
Website
Visit
Address
Sutton Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE6 4SD

Summary

Walkergate Community School is a mixed primary academy located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, serving 647 pupils with a capacity of 746. The school is part of the NEAT Academy Trust and has been designated as a teaching school and a research school, focusing on sharing best practices and professional development for teachers. The school’s ethos is built around its core values of Aspire, Belong, and Care, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for all students.

The school emphasizes the importance of recognizing each child's unique experiences and learning styles, aiming to equip them with essential skills and knowledge for their future. Walkergate Community School employs restorative practices in its behaviour management, promoting responsibility among students while maintaining high expectations for both behaviour and academic performance.

Community involvement is a key aspect of the school, with many families having a long-standing connection to Walkergate. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including a free breakfast club and after-school clubs, enhancing the educational experience and encouraging student engagement in a range of interests.

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
746
Pupils
647
Boys
345
Girls
302
FSM %
49.00
Open date
2017-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-01-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 647 345 302 746 49.00
2024-09-11 656 339 317 746 47.10
2023-09-11 676 342 334 746 46.40
2022-09-11 676 342 334 746 46.40
2021-09-11 690 362 328 746 44.60
2020-09-11 701 362 339 746 39.70

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