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Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School
Broadway, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5QW, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.4 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
209
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, with 80% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 13% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 83.4 indicates it outperforms 83% of schools in the area, reflecting a positive environment for learning. However, only 13% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 5 July 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.7%
White Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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54.93558, -1.69012 · NE16 5QW
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN108381
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewhickhamparochial.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 July 2022.
Is Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School a good school?
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School scores 83.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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