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Schools in Whickham

A town in Gateshead

  • Town
  • 16 schools and nurseries
  • 3,269 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Whickham at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Whickham's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries167 primary · 1 secondary · 7 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1181%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths56%Attainment 8 50.2, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary14%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school14%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Whickham

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Whickham primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Whickham

7 mainstream schools in Whickham, best first

See all 8 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Whickham

1 mainstream schools in Whickham, best first

Whickham School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 5AR · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results above the England average.

289 first choices, 279 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1650.2

England 46.2

Days missed
8.1%
Pupils
1,690
Pupils per teacher
17.9
View school Whickham School

Nurseries in Whickham

7 in Whickham, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 7 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Whickham

1 in Whickham, by the school's Eduscope score

Whickham School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 5AR · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results above the England average.

289 first choices, 279 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1650.2

England 46.2

Days missed
8.1%
Pupils
1,690
Pupils per teacher
17.9
View school Whickham School

Private Schools in Whickham

1 in Whickham. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Liberty School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 3BN · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

View school Liberty School
The map

Every school in Whickham, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Swalwell Primary School, GoodFront Street Community Primary School, OutstandingWashingwell Community Primary School, Good in every areaClover Hill Community Primary School, GoodFellside Community Primary School, GoodWhickham Parochial Church of England Primary School, GoodWhickham School, Good in every areaSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham, GoodRose Villa Day Nursery, GoodWhickham Parochial Pre-school, OutstandingWhickham Community Centre Pre-School, GoodStepping Stones Day Nursery, GoodWhickham Cottage Nursery, GoodDuckpool Pre-School C.I.C, OutstandingToucan Education LtdLiberty School
  • Outstanding3
  • Good9
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Whickham school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Whickham's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Whickham by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Whickham vs England

How good are Whickham's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Whickham

WhickhamEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 6 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    81%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    56%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    14%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    14%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 6 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good5
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Whickham in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
81% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%50%70%2018201920222023202420252026
56% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
14% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Whickham has 16 schools and nurseries.

There are 3% more pupils than in 2018.

14% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Whickham's state schools each January.

Up 3% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Whickham14%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Whickham

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How many schools are in Whickham?

Whickham has 16 schools, including 8 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 7 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Whickham?

The highest-ranked schools in Whickham on Eduscope are Front Street Community Primary School, Clover Hill Community Primary School, Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Whickham are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Whickham hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Whickham perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Whickham, 81% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Whickham?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Whickham is 20.2:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Whickham schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Whickham is 14.0%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Whickham?

There are 3,269 pupils enrolled across schools in Whickham, with 1,579 in primary and 1,690 in secondary. 17.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Whickham?

There is 1 independent school in Whickham. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Whickham?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in Whickham by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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