Whickham School
URN: 137360 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE16 5AR
Overview
- Name
- Whickham School
- URN
- 137360
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WHICKHAM SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 71.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Fraser Turnbull (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914960026
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Burnthouse Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE16 5AR
Summary
Whickham School is a mixed secondary academy located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, serving a diverse student body of 1,721 pupils. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and respectful community where high expectations are set for both academic achievement and personal development. The curriculum is designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills for higher education and future employment, while also promoting resilience, empathy, and respect.
The school places significant emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that each student feels valued and supported throughout their educational journey. Strong relationships between staff, students, and parents are fundamental to creating a positive learning environment, with a focus on maintaining high attendance and homework standards.
Whickham School is committed to being an integral part of the local community, encouraging students to engage in various extracurricular activities and charitable initiatives. This holistic approach aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the challenges of life beyond school.
The school places significant emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that each student feels valued and supported throughout their educational journey. Strong relationships between staff, students, and parents are fundamental to creating a positive learning environment, with a focus on maintaining high attendance and homework standards.
Whickham School is committed to being an integral part of the local community, encouraging students to engage in various extracurricular activities and charitable initiatives. This holistic approach aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the challenges of life beyond school.
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- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's Catholic School (78.0)
- Sacred Heart Catholic High School (71.8)
- Gosforth Academy (70.4)
- Gosforth High School (70.2)
- St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WHICKHAM SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE
- Capacity
- 1713
- Pupils
- 1721
- Boys
- 876
- Girls
- 845
- FSM %
- 21.70
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1721 | 876 | 845 | 1713 | 21.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1673 | 860 | 813 | 1713 | 21.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1694 | 867 | 827 | 1713 | 20.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1694 | 867 | 827 | 1713 | 20.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1705 | 850 | 855 | 1713 | 18.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1601 | 800 | 801 | 1713 | 15.90 |
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