How many pupils does Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School have?

Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School has 209 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 July 2022).

How does Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

80% of pupils at Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School

Broadway, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, NE16 5QW

Good

Inspected 5 July 2022

Good

Ofsted

80%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

209

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary controlled school

Type

About Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School

Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 209 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 July 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 4.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Gateshead →
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 209 / 210 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 5 July 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

4.3%

Free school meals

0.5%

EAL

1.0%

SEN support

10.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

80%

Expected standard (RWM)

13%

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

2.9%

Overall absence

2.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.35

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

22.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.7 vs 2023/24

4.21

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

£45,976

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,383 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,957

Spend per pupil

£6,122

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Broadway, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, NE16 5QW
Phone: 01914887867
Headteacher: Rachel Walton
Website: whickhamparochial.org

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School?: Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School have?: Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School has 209 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 July 2022).
How does Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 80% of pupils at Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School?: Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School is located at Broadway, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, NE16 5QW.

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