Whickham School
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–18MixedSixth form
Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 5AR
Headteacher · Mr Fraser Turnbull
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Key facts
Pupils1,690Capacity 1,713
TrustWhickham School and Sports College
Free school meals21.3%
SEN provisionResourced provision
Year 7 places
Applications for September 2027 close 31 October 2026. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
Apply through Gateshead council, not the school.
Nearby schools
- Fellside Community Primary School0.2 mi
- Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School0.4 mi
- Front Street Community Primary School0.5 mi
- Clover Hill Community Primary School0.5 mi
- Washingwell Community Primary School0.7 mi