Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School

Previous inspections

• 7 January 2011Interim assessment
  Report
• 31 March 2009Curriculum and development visit
  Report
• 7 December 2007Full inspectionOutstanding
  Report

KS2 Results

Pupils

Pupils

210

Capacity

210

Girls / boys

52% / 48%

Free school meals

4%

Staff

Teachers (FTE)

8.3

Teaching assistants (FTE)

4.1

Leadership (FTE)

3

Part-time teachers

33%

School workforce census, 2025/26.

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

Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School was graded Good at its last Ofsted inspection, on 5 July 2022.

How do I apply for a place at Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School?

Apply through the council where you live by 15 January for a Reception place starting that September. Children start Reception in the September after their fourth birthday. You can usually list between 3 and 6 schools in order of preference, and offers are sent on 16 April, or the next working day. As a Church of England school it may also ask for a supplementary form, and its admissions policy says whether it does.

Does living near Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School guarantee a place?

No. Distance only counts when Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School has more applicants than places. Then its admission criteria, set by the local authority, Gateshead, decide who is offered a place first. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance or a catchment area. As a Church of England school, it can give priority to children on grounds of faith. How far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.

How many pupils are at Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School?

Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School had 210 pupils aged 4 to 11 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 210. It is a mixed school.