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Whickham School
Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, NE16 5AR
Academy converter for ages 11–18 in Whickham. Mixed intake.
Whickham School is a large non-selective academy converter in Whickham, Gateshead, for boys and girls aged 11 to 18. It has a sixth form, and its SEN provision includes autistic spectrum disorder.
Ofsted rated the school Good at its last full inspection in 2018. Recent measures include a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 53, an A-level average grade of B-, and 48% of students progressing to higher education.
Ages 11–18 · Secondary
1,721 pupils · On roll
Academy converter · Mixed