Whickham School Catchment Area
Whickham School is a academy converter secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1721 pupils, and a capacity of 1713 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,721
Pupils
1,713
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Whickham School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Whickham School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Gateshead. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Gateshead before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Gateshead catchment area documents →Whickham School — School Information
- Full address
- Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 5AR
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 21.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137360
Other Secondary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
If Whickham School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.
George Stephenson High School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE12 6SA
Longbenton High School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE12 8ER
Gosforth Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE3 2JH
Sacred Heart Catholic High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE4 9YH
St Cuthbert's High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE15 7PX
Kenton School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE3 3RU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Whickham School
Is Whickham School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Whickham School currently has 1721 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1713 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Whickham School? ▾
Admission to Whickham School is managed by Gateshead. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Whickham School cover? ▾
Whickham School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.