Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School
Primary · Voluntary controlled school · Ages 4–11 · Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead for ages 4–11 (voluntary controlled school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 5 July 2022. Gateshead has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2025 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Broadway, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 5QW
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Gateshead
- Pupils on roll
- 210 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 4.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 5 July 2022
Strengths
- “Pupils at Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School stand by the school’s golden rule, ‘treat others the way that you want to be treated’.”
- “There are many examples of acts of kindness, such as pupils writing to the school crossing patroller to show their appreciation and collecting for a local food bank.”
- “Leaders have high expectations of themselves and everyone in their care, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”
To improve
- “However, in geography and design and technology, leaders are not specific enough about what they want pupils to learn in each year group.”
- “Sometimes, teachers are uncertain about what pupils have learned in previous years.”
- “As a result, some activities are repeated and do not always teach pupils the knowledge they need to develop a deep understanding over time.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 21 October 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 80% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 26 first-preference applications, 27 offers in total, 26 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Reception 2025 to 2026, as Gateshead published it, drawn on the map
- The council’s catchment or priority area for this school on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Gateshead.
- Clover Hill Community Primary School 0.2 mi Good Last distance published
- Fellside Community Primary School 0.3 mi Good Last distance published
- Front Street Community Primary School 0.9 mi School remains Outstanding Last distance published
- Washingwell Community Primary School 0.9 mi Not judged Last distance published
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham 1.1 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Swalwell Primary School 1.2 mi Good Last distance published
- Parkhead Community Primary School 1.5 mi Good Last distance published
- Dunston Hill Community Primary School 1.8 mi School remains Good Last distance published