St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
Academy converter in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead.
School details
| Phase | Primary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 4 to 11 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 189 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 210 |
| Free school meals | 6.90% |
| Trust or sponsor | BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Address | Duckpool Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 4HB |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | stmaryswhickham.bwcet.com |
| Telephone | 01914205828 |
| URN | 149053 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 8 May 2025, outcome: Standards maintained.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
Nearby schools
- Washingwell Community Primary School (primary school, about 0.7 km)
- Swalwell Primary School (primary school, about 0.8 km)
- Front Street Community Primary School (primary school, about 0.9 km)
- Dunston Hill Community Primary School (primary school, about 1.1 km)
- Fellside Community Primary School (primary school, about 1.5 km)
- Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School (primary school, about 1.8 km)
- Clover Hill Community Primary School (primary school, about 1.9 km)
- Riverside Primary Academy (primary school, about 2.0 km)
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