Whickham School

Whickham School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 38% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £265,800. Over a 12 month period, 542 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

38%

Mathematics

45%

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33

Biology

25%

Chemistry

37%

Physics

33%

Mathematics Further

83%

Psychology

12%

History

29%

Sociology

17%

English Literature

20%

English Language

4%

Business Studies Single

45%

Geography

20%

Religious Studies

0%

Art and Design Fine Art

27%

Art and Design Textiles

7%

Media Film Tv Studies

0%

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

27%

Mathematics

28%

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265

English Language

27%

English Literature

20%

Physics

36%

Chemistry

35%

Biology

38%

Science: Double Award

10%

Geography

20%

Computer Studies Computing

28%

History

47%

Religious Studies

30%

Music

40%

Drama and Theatre Studies

50%

Physical Education Sports Studies

47%

Business Studies: Single

24%

French

10%

German

27%

Design and Technology

33%

Art and Design Fine Art

19%

Art and Design Textiles

22%

DandT Food Technology

22%

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

542

Anti-social behaviour

152

Violence and sexual offences

149

Vehicle crime

16

Shoplifting

31

Burglary

32

Criminal damage and arson

38

Public order

52

Robbery

3

Theft from the person

2

Other theft

29

Drugs

7

Bicycle theft

3

Other crime

26

Possession of weapons

2

Headteacher: Mr Fraser Turnbull

Local Authority: Gateshead

Telephone: 01914960026

Website: www.whickhamschool.org

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

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