How many pupils does Whickham School have?

Whickham School has 1,721 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Whickham School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Whickham School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.2 in 2025/26.

Is Whickham School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Whickham School is part of WHICKHAM SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE.

Where is Whickham School?

Whickham School is located at Burnthouse Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, NE16 5AR.

Whickham School

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

Not rated

Inspected 14 January 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

50.2

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,721

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Whickham School

Whickham School is an academy converter in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,721 pupils on roll. It is part of WHICKHAM SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.2 (2025/26). 20.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Gateshead →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,721 / 1,713 (100%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 14 January 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

20.1%

Free school meals

7.8%

EAL

3.3%

SEN support

14.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

50.2

Attainment 8

265 pupils

55.5%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

76.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

89 students

19.1%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

59%

To higher education

18%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

94%

Sustained destination

90%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.1%

Overall absence

21.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.7 vs 2023/24

18.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

21.2

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.3 vs 2023/24

£52,871

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,022 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.

£7,186

Spend per pupil

£7,170

Income per pupil

57%

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: Burnthouse Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, NE16 5AR
Phone: 01914960026
Headteacher: Fraser Turnbull
Website: http://www.whickhamschool.org/

Academy Trust

WHICKHAM SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Whickham School?: Whickham School is an academy converter in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Whickham School have?: Whickham School has 1,721 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Whickham School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Whickham School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.2 in 2025/26.
Is Whickham School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Whickham School is part of WHICKHAM SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE.
Where is Whickham School?: Whickham School is located at Burnthouse Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, NE16 5AR.

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