Whickham School
Academy converter · ages 11–18 · NE16 5AR
Key facts
| Type | Academy converter |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Status | Open |
| Pupils | 1721 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Age range | 11–18 |
| Head teacher | Fraser Turnbull |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Region | North East |
| Address | Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear |
| Telephone | 01914960026 |
| Website | http://www.whickhamschool.org/ |
GCSE results
Results from the Department for Education's Key Stage 4 performance tables. No data was published for 2019–20 or 2020–21 (COVID).
| Year | Attainment 8 | English & Maths 5+ | English & Maths 4+ | EBacc entry | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 52.2 | 60% | 81% | 57% | 4.8 |
| 2023-24 | 50.9 | 59% | — | — | — |
| 2022-23 | 53.2 | 64% | — | — | — |
| 2021-22 | 52.6 | 56% | — | — | — |
| 2018-19 | 54.1 | 55% | — | — | — |
| 2017-18 | 52.3 | 55% | — | — | — |
| 2016-17 | 45.5 | 59% | — | — | — |
| 2015-16 | 49.5 | 57% | — | — | — |
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