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St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker

Academy converter · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE6 4HQ

Ages 3–11 · 213 pupils · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

60%

Overall absence

5.3%

Admissions demand

1.13 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-05-12

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)60%
Higher standard (RWM)10%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
109.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.6%
Unauthorised2.2%
Authorised absence
3.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.5%
Enrolments in measure
183

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.13 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

34

Places offered

30

1st-preference offers

30

Total preferences (any rank)
58
Preferred offers (top 3)
30
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill72%

213 pupils · 297 places

Pupils on roll
213
Boys / girls
106 / 107
School capacity
297
Capacity fill
213 / 297 (72%)
Free school meals
37.4%
FSM pupils
79
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Ciara Yeoman

Location

Address
Westbourne Avenue
Postcode
NE6 4HQ
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
District
Newcastle upon Tyne
Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 213 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 37.4%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

Open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
155
Primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
104
Academies among open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
48% (74)
Open schools in NE6
17
Primary in NE6
13
Open schools in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
112
Primary in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
72

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Newcastle-upon-TyneNear NE6

  • Walkergate Community School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE6 4SD · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 2–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM50.3%
    • Demand0.91

    0.4 miles away

  • Tyneview Primary School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE6 3QP · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 2–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM59.3%
    • Demand1.31

    0.6 miles away

  • Carville Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Wallsend · NE28 6AX · North Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    0.7 miles away

  • Western Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Wallsend · NE28 8QL · North Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM34.6%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

  • Welbeck Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE6 2QL · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 2–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence7.6%
    • FSM74.4%
    • Demand0.98

    0.9 miles away

  • West Walker Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE6 3XW · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 2–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence8.2%
    • FSM74.1%
    • Demand0.95

    1.0 miles away

  • St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE6 2JX · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM72.4%
    • Demand0.93

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Ciara Yeoman
Telephone
01912625552
Website
https://www.stalbansrcnewcastle.co.uk/

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