Whickham School, based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Whickham School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Burnthouse Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 5AR |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Gateshead |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr N Morrison |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 108404 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1713 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellside Infant School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AU | - not rated | 333 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fellside Junior School Fellside Road , Whickham NE16 5AY | - not rated | 344 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fellside Community Primary School Fellside Road , Whickham NE16 5AY | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School Broadway , Whickham NE16 5QW | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Front Street Community Primary School North View , Whickham NE16 4AY | 4out of 4 | 848 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaydon Comprehensive School Shibdon Road , NE21 5NW | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase School Rose Villa , Church Chare NE16 4JF | - not rated | 923 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bleach Green School Ash Street , NE21 5HS | - not rated | 2,655 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel College Consett Road , Lobley Hill NE11 0AN | - not rated | 3,013 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.