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 £244,717. Over a 12 month period, 716 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

29%

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42

Biology

17%

Chemistry

32%

Physics

33%

Psychology

11%

History

18%

Sociology

4%

English Literature

23%

English Language

0%

Business Studies Single

13%

Geography

30%

Economics

25%

Religious Studies

23%

Art and Design Fine Art

14%

Media Film Tv Studies

0%

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

21%

Mathematics

18%

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251

English Language

24%

English Literature

16%

Physics

65%

Chemistry

52%

Biology

60%

Science: Double Award

2%

Geography

35%

Computer Studies Computing

36%

History

30%

Religious Studies

13%

Music

13%

Drama and Theatre Studies

44%

Physical Education Sports Studies

37%

Business Studies: Single

39%

French

12%

German

18%

Design and Technology

9%

Art and Design Fine Art

30%

Art and Design Textiles

9%

DandT Food Technology

21%

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

716

Anti-social behaviour

199

Violence and sexual offences

181

Vehicle crime

26

Shoplifting

96

Burglary

27

Criminal damage and arson

70

Public order

50

Robbery

2

Theft from the person

2

Other theft

41

Drugs

7

Bicycle theft

1

Other crime

13

Possession of weapons

1

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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