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Whickham School

Whickham School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Secondary

Whickham School

Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 5AR

A Good-rated secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

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Pupils
1,721
Ages
11-18
FSM
21.7%
Attainment 8
52.9
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
52.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
27.6%
Basics 9-5
59.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
56.6%
EBacc APS
4.78
EBacc 9-5
31.7%
EBacc 9-4
43.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.89
A*-A Grades
25.0%
A*-B Grades
53.2%
AAB+ %
19.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

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Community & Reviews

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About Whickham School

Whickham School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 233 responses), 93% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.9. The school has around 1,721 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Burnthouse Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 5AR | More schools in Gateshead

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Whickham School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Good
  2. May 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. Feb 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Whickham School

What is Whickham School's Ofsted rating?
Whickham School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Whickham School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 233 responses): 93% of parents would recommend Whickham School.
What are Whickham School's latest exam results?
Whickham School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Whickham School located?
Whickham School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead (NE16 5AR).
How many pupils attend Whickham School?
Whickham School has around 1,721 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Whickham School with other schools?
View Whickham School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Gateshead.