St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham — Primary School in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 4HB

189 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

5.80% FSM %

101 Boys

88 Girls

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham is a mixed-gender Academies located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 189 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Joseph Wheatley.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Gateshead
Region	North East
Administrative District	Gateshead
Parliamentary Constituency	Gateshead Central and Whickham
Ward	Dunston Hill and Whickham East
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-05-2022
UKPRN	10090322
URN	149053
Data Last Updated	21-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Katherine Fawcett	Chair of Local Governing Body	30/05/2022	29/05/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
John Green	Chair of Local Governing Body	07/07/2022	18/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Joanne Nicholson	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/03/2021	—	N/A
Emma Alder	Local Governor	30/05/2022	29/05/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Andrew Aynsley	Local Governor	20/05/2022	19/05/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Michael Crinnion	Local Governor	13/06/2022	12/06/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Katherine Fawcett	Local Governor	30/05/2022	19/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Leigh Anne Millican	Local Governor	16/05/2024	15/05/2028	Elected by school staff
Joseph Wheatley	Local Governor	01/05/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal

Schools Nearby

Washingwell Community Primary School

0.69 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Other

Swalwell Primary School

0.82 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Other

Front Street Community Primary School

0.88 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Other

Kingsmeadow Community School

1.1 km • Gateshead

Other

Dunston Hill Community Primary School

1.11 km • Gateshead

Other

Whickham School

1.18 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead.

How many pupils does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham have?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham has 189 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham a faith school?

Yes, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham?

The Headteacher at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham is Mr Joseph Wheatley.

Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham located?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham is at Duckpool Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 4HB, in the Gateshead local authority, North East.

Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham currently open?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Joseph Wheatley

Duckpool Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 4HB

01914205828

stmaryswhickham.bwcet.com

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 149053

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026