St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
Address: Duckpool Lane, Whickham
Town/City: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE16 4HB
Telephone Number: 01914 205828
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
Sponsor: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Joseph Wheatley
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 189 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.9%

Location and administration

URN: 149053
DfE Number: 390/3333
UKPRN: 10090322
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Gateshead (E08000037)
Constituency: Gateshead Central and Whickham (E14001244)
Electoral Ward: Dunston Hill & Whickham East (E05016553)
Diocese: RC08(Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle)

Easting & Northing: 421334E, 561239N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 56' 45.58" N 1° 40' 6" W
Plus Code: 9C6WW8WJ+9M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Washingwell Community Primary School (0.7km)
  2. Swalwell Primary School (0.8km)
  3. Front Street Community Primary School (0.9km)
  4. Kingsmeadow Community School (1.1km)
  5. Dunston Hill Community Primary School (1.1km)
  6. Whickham School (1.2km)
  7. Fellside Community Primary School (1.5km)
  8. Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School (1.8km)
  9. Emmanuel College (1.9km)
  10. Clover Hill Community Primary School (1.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Emma Alder - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 July 2030.
  • Andrew Aynsley - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 May 2026.
  • Mr Michael Crinnion - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 June 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 June 2026.
  • Katherine Fawcett - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 30 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 July 2030.
  • Katherine Fawcett - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 July 2030.
  • Leigh anne Goole - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 May 2028.
  • Joanne Nicholson - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 March 2021.
  • David Watson - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 September 2030.
  • Joseph Wheatley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).