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Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School

Gateshead, NE16 5QWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#3,620
of 13,686 nationally

About Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School

Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School sits comfortably above the Gateshead local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 72% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a LA average of 64%. That eight-point gap places the school 19th out of 66 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top third locally and the top quarter nationally. The school’s reading results are particularly strong: 97% of pupils met the expected standard and 59% achieved a higher standard — well above typical figures for the area. Maths is solid too, with an average scaled score of 105 and 72% reaching the expected level. The school is oversubscribed by a ratio of 3.27 to one, with 98 applications for 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, and 33 families listing it as their first preference — a clear signal that local parents recognise the academic consistency on offer here.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBroadway, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, NE16 5QW
HeadteacherRachel Walton
Local AuthorityGateshead
Number of Pupils209
Free School Meals (FSM)4.3%
School Capacity209 / 210 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 20 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallForest SchoolLibraryGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

DanceAthleticsCricketTennisFootballCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaScience ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.