Walker Riverside AcademyWaverdale Avenue , Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Walker Riverside Academy, based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Walker Riverside Academy currently has around 1123 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 67.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 12.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.1%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (72%) , including 26% who stay in school sixth forms and 44% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .