St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker
76%
Capacity
227
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Newcastle upon Tyne community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 227 pupils on roll, operating at 76% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ciara Yeoman, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7989th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 55 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 21 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Library, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Cricket, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Film Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4HQ |
| Headteacher | Ciara Yeoman |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Number of Pupils | 227 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.2% |
| School Capacity | 227 / 297 (76% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Oct 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7989th of 13,686
Nationally
420th of 677
In North East
31st of 55
In Newcastle upon Tyne
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker
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Contact Information
Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4HQ
Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4HQ
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