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St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker
- Primary
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 4HQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils are taught to read effectively, enhancing access to an ambitious curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and effective curriculum established; pupils achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Writing achievement lags; efforts to strengthen teaching are underway.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Achievement in maths and reading is strong; writing needs attention.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective intervention in reading leads to rapid catch-up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations for behaviour; pupils thrive in a nurturing environment.
Support for SEND Pupils: Inclusive curriculum with high expectations for all, including SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safe environment emphasized; pupils feel safe and valued.
Parent Feedback: Parents say school feels like family; appreciate involvement opportunities.
Parental Involvement: Regular encouragement for parental participation in school events.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of activities including boxercise classes with parents.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and support staff teach curriculum well with clear explanations.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching boosts confidence and ensures clear understanding.
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About Us
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 238 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.7 | 19.8 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 104 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 103 | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | 58.3% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.79% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker
Local authority ratio 18 : 1