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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead
Whickham School
Whickham School is a academy converter in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead. The school has 1,721 pupils on roll.
Academy converter Secondary Ages 11–18 1,721 PupilsURN 137360
Ofsted Report
Inspected January 2025
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Sixth FormGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
52.9↑ +7pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
59.2%↑ +14pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
92.1%↓ 0pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
18.3↓ -2pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
21.7%↓ -2pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
10.8%↑ +1pp
Teacher Turnover
1,721 / 1,713
100%
Capacity
Surplus
+£207,000
In-Year Balance
About
School overview
Whickham School is a academy converter in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead. The school has 1,721 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Fraser Turnbull
Age Range
11 — 18
School Hours
07:35 – 16:25
Telephone
01914960026
Website
Address
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 5AR
Local Authority
Gateshead
The School Day
07:35
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
16:25
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 22 available
Sixth Form Team
Sixth Form Code of Dress
Destinations
Choosing Your Courses
Sixth Form Study Skills
Supercurricular Activities
Sixth Form Enrolment 2026
Learner Agreement
Bridging Units
Induction
Bursary
Sixth Form PHSCE
Charity Week
Student Leadership
Inclusivity
Student Finance
Recreational sport
First Aid
Debating
Preparing for overseas travel
Joining Us
World Challenge
Awards & Accreditations
Duke of Edinburgh
Recognised achievement
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
School Shoes
Socks
Trousers
Colours
Black
Gold
PE Kit
Pe Kit
Shorts
Tracksuit
