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Whickham School
Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5AR, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.3 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,721
Capacity
1,713
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school boasts an Attainment 8 score in the top 20% nationally, alongside 81% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% recommending the school, although only 59% of students progress to university, and just 18% to top-third institutions. Overall, it presents a solid option for families seeking a supportive educational environment.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 53.0 | Top 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 81% | Top 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 60% | Top 18% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 57% | Top 17% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 43% | Top 17% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 59% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 145 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (233 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School has high expectations
97%
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
Behaviour is good
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Progress is communicated
92%
My child is happy
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
School supports development
88%
School keeps me informed
85%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.0%
Other2.7%
White Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black African0.1%
Location
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54.94050, -1.68480 · NE16 5AR
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN137360
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.whickhamschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Whickham School rated by Ofsted?
Whickham School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Whickham School a good school?
Whickham School scores 76.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Whickham School?
Based on 233 Ofsted Parent View responses, Whickham School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Whickham School in GCSEs?
Whickham School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.0. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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