Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School
Address: Broadway, Whickham
Town/City: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE16 5QW
Telephone Number: 01914 887867
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Russell Warren
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 210 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4.3%

Location and administration

URN: 108381
DfE Number: 390/3001
UKPRN: 10075787
UPRN: 10022984866
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Gateshead (E08000037)
Constituency: Gateshead Central and Whickham (E14001244)
Electoral Ward: Whickham South & Sunniside (E05016564)
Diocese: CE13(Diocese of Durham)

Easting & Northing: 419953E, 560145N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 56' 10.39" N 1° 41' 23.89" W
Plus Code: 9C6WW8P6+F2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Helen Dillon - Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 May 2029.
  • Mrs Lorraine Ferguson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Tony Hewison - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 May 2029.
  • Mrs Angie Hulbert - Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 May 2026.
  • Mrs Rebecca Jackson - Governor. Appointed on 19 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 June 2029.
  • Mr Anthony Lister - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2026.
  • Mr Tony Lister - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2022 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 16 March 2026.
  • Mrs Veronica MacCabe - Governor. Appointed on 17 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 February 2027.
  • Councillor Marilynn Ord - Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 19 June 2028.
  • Mr Russell Porteous - Governor. Appointed on 6 August 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 November 2025.
  • Fr James Scott - Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 7 November 2029.
  • Mr Gareth Steer - Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 April 2029.
  • Mrs Rachel Walton - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).