Whickham School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 5AR
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 23% in England
3 of 8 in Gateshead
Pupils
1,690
First preferences per place
1.04
2026/27
Absence
8.1%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 52.3 | 52.4 | 53.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47% | 56% | 60% | |
| Average English grade | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 50% | 55% | 55% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.15 | 0.26 | — |
81% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Kingsmeadow Community School · 1.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 23% in England
- St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon · 2.1 mi · Good · Top 21% in England
- Excelsior Academy · 2.4 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 2% in England
- St Cuthbert's High School · 2.7 mi · Good · Top 49% in England
- Sacred Heart Catholic High School · 3.1 mi · Not judged · Top 20% in England
- Grace College · 3.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 17% in England
The neighbourhood
Whickham School is in Whickham (typical home £259,000, crime very low).
What is Whickham School's Ofsted rating?
Whickham School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Whickham School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Whickham School is in the top 23% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.