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SEND
The school has a specialist, additionally resourced mainstream ASD provision called ARMS, integrating pupils into mainstream lessons rather than separate group provision.
“Whickham School has a specialist, additionally resourced mainstream provision for children with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) known as ARMS. This provision is designed to support pupils attend lessons with their peers. It is not a separate or small group provision.”
SEND is treated as a whole-school responsibility, with every teacher considered a teacher of every young person including those with SEND, and needs are identified holistically across four categories per the DfE Code of Practice.
“SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) is seen as a whole-school issue, hence the responsibility of everyone. Every teacher is a teacher of every young person, including those with SEND or any other additional need.”
Pastoral
Personal development delivered via PSHCE tutorial sessions, drop-down sessions and assemblies covering health and safety
“Personal Development is delivered through three interconnected programmes across all year groups at Whickham School. These are: Tutorial PSHCE Session, Personal Development Drop Down Sessions and a wide ranging assembly schedule.”
Pupils placed in alternative education provision remain Whickham School pupils and continue to be supported by the school's pastoral teams to ensure their wellbeing.
“Pupils will still be Whickham School pupils and supported by the pastoral teams, ensuring pupil wellbeing.”
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Ethos
School aims to instill aspiration, resilience, respect and empathy, and embed Fundamental British Values
“We want to instill the qualities of aspiration, resilience, respect and empathy.”
The school states it values all pupils as individuals and strives for an inclusive ethos with access to an appropriate curriculum for all.
“At Whickham School, we value all of our pupils and ensure that they are seen as individuals with differing interests, knowledge, skills and needs. We have an inclusive ethos and strive to increase the learning and participation of all pupils, ensuring access to an appropriate curriculum.”
Sixth form
Sixth Form admissions contact is the Head of Sixth Form, with a link to a dedicated Sixth Form Admissions page.
“For admissions to Sixth Form please contact Miss L Gainford (Head of Sixth Form) on 0191 4960026 ext 214.”
Admissions
Deadline for on-time Year 7 admissions applications is stated.
“the deadline for “on-time” admissions is Friday 30th October 2026 .”
Year 7 admissions are coordinated through Gateshead Council's coordinated admissions scheme with an online application form.
“Admissions to Whickham School are handled by Gateshead Council through its coordinated admissions scheme. Please see the link below to the Gateshead website from which you can access their online application form.”
Destinations
84% of 2022 leavers continued in education, apprenticeships or employment for at least 2 terms after leaving
“84% of 2022 levers continued in Education, Apprenticeships or empliyment for at least 2 terms after leaving Whickham School.”
94% of pupils stayed in education or employment after Year 11 in 2024/25
“Pupils staying in education or employment (after Year 11) | 94% | 91% | 91%”
Results
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About School
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Courses | 15+ |
| Student Recommendations | 50% |