Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School

StatePrimaryResourced ProvisionChurch of England

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11209 pupils

Broadway, Whickham, NE16 5QWWebsite01914887867

Good209 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected Jul 2022

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils209

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils209

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Type

Voluntary Controlled

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

209 / 210 (100%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~30*

Head Teacher

Mrs Rachel Walton

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jul 2022

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 80%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.1x oversubscribed (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

2.9%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

2.9%vs 6.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate2.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence2.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support 10.5%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 1.0%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty7 pupils (29%)

Not Assessed5 pupils (21%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder4 pupils (17%)

Speech, Language & Communication4 pupils (17%)

Other3 pupils (13%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health1 pupils (4%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 9

Teaching assistants (FTE)4

Support staff (FTE)7

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils209

Free school meals 4.3%

English as additional language 0.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British94.7%

White Other1.4%

Mixed Other1.0%

Other0.5%

White Irish0.5%

Indian0.5%

Chinese0.5%

Mixed White & Asian0.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 10Least deprived

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£5,456

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,944 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,585

Support staff£702

Premises£368

Energy£132

Learning resources£347

Income per pupil£5,370

2023-24

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