Whickham School
Whickham School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16, in the Gateshead council area. It has 1,690 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (14 January 2025): Good in all 5 graded areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good in all 5 graded areas — inspected 14 January 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Good |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.26 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 53 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 60.0 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 265 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 35.89 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | B- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 129 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,690 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 20.1% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 7.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 14.06% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.25% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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