The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Walton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Broadway, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5QW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmClover Hill Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Fellside Community Primary School
Primary · 451m away
Whickham School
Secondary · 644m away
Front Street Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Washingwell Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
Primary · 1.8km away
Swalwell Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Parkhead Community Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
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 inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School?
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School take?
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School?
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 5QW, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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