St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker vs Walker Riverside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 275 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
Walker Riverside Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,101 students
| Measure | St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Walker Riverside Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #770 of 811 | #176 of 185 |
| National rank | #15230 of 15,697 | #3908 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 213 | 1,101 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 1,101 |
| Free school meals | 37.4% | 70.4% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 84.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 21.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.stalbansrcnewcastle.co.uk/ | www.wra.tynecoast.academy |
The verdict
- •Walker Riverside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (11.8 vs 10.3).
- •Walker Riverside Academy is the larger school with 1,101 students compared with 213.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker better than Walker Riverside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Walker Riverside Academy ranks higher (11.8 vs 10.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker and Walker Riverside Academy?
About 275 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker: 213. Walker Riverside Academy: 1,101. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker and Walker Riverside Academy rank in North East?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker is 770th of 811 and Walker Riverside Academy is 176th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).