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OpenPrimaryURN 108381

Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School

Voluntary controlled school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE16 5QW

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 4–11

Pupils

210

Local authority

Gateshead

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary controlled school (primary), Ages 4–11, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, 210 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 4.3%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
155
Primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
104
Academies among open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
48% (74)
Open schools in NE16
11
Primary in NE16
9
Open schools in Gateshead LA
93
Primary in Gateshead LA
66

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Newcastle-upon-TyneNear NE16

Overview

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Age range
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
108381

Location

Address
Broadway, Whickham
Postcode
NE16 5QW
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Gateshead

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
210
Boys / girls
101 / 109
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
210 / 210 (100%)
Free school meals
4.3%
FSM pupils
9
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Voluntary controlled school

Contact

Telephone
01914887867
Website
whickhamparochial.org

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