Whickham School

A good academy converter school in Gateshead. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Whickham School.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE165AR Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
60.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.26
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 76.3%
Continue in education or training
48.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 55.0%
Sustained employment
39.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
27 February 2018
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Burnthouse Lane
Whickham
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE165AR
Phone
1914960026
Website
whickhamschool.org/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137360
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 5AR
Website
http://www.whickhamschool.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WHICKHAM SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE
Capacity
1713 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,673
Free School Meals
22.0% (368 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (42 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
52.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.2
English Attainment 8:
10.9
Maths Attainment 8:
10.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.2
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
48.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
91.4%
Ebacc Languages:
68.0%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.26
Progress 8 Range:
0.08 to 0.43
University Progression:
54.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
55.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
17.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
12.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
13.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
54%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
151 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
12.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
48.1 (+28.7 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
76.3 (+24.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
52.4 (+12.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.26 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
104 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
209
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,673 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Architecture / Systems (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(16 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be the Best You Can Be"

aspiration resilience respect empathy

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Whickham School. The Headteacher introduces the school as a community-focused establishment at the heart of the local area, where every young person develops into a well-rounded citizen who can make the most of their talents and abilities. The message emphasizes high expectations, respect, resilience and empathy, and a curriculum and pastoral care approach that supports both academic achievement and personal development.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

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Sports

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Facilities

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Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 Curriculum Overview Key Stage 4 Curriculum Overview Personal Development and PSHCE Reading and CEIAG Enrichment and Remote Learning Teaching and Learning Subjects

Admissions Criteria

Admissions to Whickham School are handled by Gateshead Council through its coordinated admissions scheme. The Gateshead Council site provides access to the online application form. The deadline for on-time admissions is Friday 31st October 2025. The school notes it was significantly oversubscribed for 2025 from first choice preferences and that places cannot be guaranteed. Year 6 Open Evenings are listed on the admissions pages, and in-year admissions are handled by Gateshead Council. For Sixth Form admissions, contact Miss L Gainford (Head of Sixth Form).

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