Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
209
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Gateshead community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 209 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Walton, it falls under Gateshead local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3620th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 61 in Gateshead.
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 98 applications for 30 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 1 parents).
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 Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Forest School, Library, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Cricket, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Science Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gateshead, Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Broadway, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, NE16 5QW |
| Headteacher | Rachel Walton |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Number of Pupils | 209 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.3% |
| School Capacity | 209 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3620th of 13,686
Nationally
197th of 677
In North East
19th of 61
In Gateshead
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
72%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed30
98
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Broadway, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Gateshead, NE16 5QW
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