Central Walker Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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Central Walker Church of England Primary School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2NP

441 Pupils

496 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

73.80% FSM %

223 Boys

218 Girls

About Central Walker Church of England Primary School

Central Walker Church of England Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Newcastle-upon-Tyne and the surrounding area in Newcastle upon Tyne with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 2–11 is part of the North East region.

It has 441 pupils on roll. School capacity: 496. Current headteacher: Dawn Day and Mrs Faye Kerr (job share).

Information on Central Walker Church of England Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Region	North East
Administrative District	Newcastle upon Tyne
Parliamentary Constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Ward	Walker
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	NEAT ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-04-2017
UKPRN	10063499
URN	144270
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Claire Leith	Chair of Local Governing Body	13/07/2020	31/07/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Amit Bahanda	Local Governor	15/04/2025	14/04/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Lucy Balmer	Local Governor	13/07/2020	12/07/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Dawn Day	Local Governor	01/09/2017	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Rachael Gibson	Local Governor	02/12/2022	01/12/2026	Elected by school staff
Mrs Faye Kerr	Local Governor	01/09/2017	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sandra Larmour	Local Governor	06/09/2020	05/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Leith	Local Governor	13/07/2020	12/07/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nigel Lung	Local Governor	14/01/2026	13/01/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Rev Philip Medley	Local Governor	26/11/2019	18/04/2026	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Emma Ormston	Local Governor	23/11/2023	31/01/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Kelly Sherriffs	Local Governor	23/11/2023	22/11/2027	Elected by parents

Schools Nearby

St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle

0.45 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Other

Monkchester Road Nursery School

0.66 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Other

West Walker Primary School

0.83 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Other

Welbeck Academy

0.98 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Other

Tyneview Primary School

1.2 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Other

St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw

1.39 km • Gateshead

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Central Walker Church of England Primary School?

Central Walker Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne.

How many pupils does Central Walker Church of England Primary School have?

Central Walker Church of England Primary School has 441 pupils, with a capacity of 496.

What is the age range at Central Walker Church of England Primary School?

Central Walker Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.

Is Central Walker Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Central Walker Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Central Walker Church of England Primary School?

The Executive Head Teacher at Central Walker Church of England Primary School is Mrs Dawn Day and Mrs Faye Kerr (job share).

Where is Central Walker Church of England Primary School located?

Central Walker Church of England Primary School is at Lancefield Avenue, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2NP, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority, North East.

Does Central Walker Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Central Walker Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Central Walker Church of England Primary School currently open?

Central Walker Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Executive Head Teacher

Mrs Dawn Day and Mrs Faye Kerr (job share)

Lancefield Avenue, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2NP

01912240222

centralwalkerce.neat.org.uk

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 144270

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026