Whickham School

Whickham School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 23% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £233,687. Over a 12 month period, 495 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

23%

Mathematics

26%

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23

Biology

21%

Chemistry

25%

Physics

9%

Psychology

4%

History

14%

Sociology

11%

English Literature

20%

English Language

0%

Business Studies Single

28%

Geography

44%

Economics

29%

Art and Design Fine Art

50%

Media Film Tv Studies

8%

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

29%

Mathematics

31%

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266

English Language

26%

English Literature

19%

Physics

53%

Chemistry

37%

Biology

42%

Science: Double Award

7%

Geography

30%

Computer Studies Computing

46%

History

42%

Religious Studies

30%

Drama and Theatre Studies

58%

Physical Education Sports Studies

36%

Business Studies: Single

37%

French

18%

German

16%

Design and Technology

24%

Art and Design Fine Art

51%

Art and Design Textiles

15%

DandT Food Technology

33%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

495

Anti-social behaviour

135

Violence and sexual offences

128

Vehicle crime

9

Shoplifting

50

Burglary

21

Criminal damage and arson

40

Public order

35

Robbery

4

Theft from the person

3

Other theft

55

Drugs

6

Bicycle theft

0

Other crime

6

Possession of weapons

3

Headteacher: Mr Fraser Turnbull

Local Authority: Gateshead

Telephone: 1914960026

Website: www.whickhamschool.org

Address: Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 5AR

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