Kingsmeadow Community School vs Whickham School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsmeadow Community School
Gateshead · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
868 students
Whickham School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,690 students
| Measure | Kingsmeadow Community School Gateshead, North East | Whickham School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #138 of 185 | #25 of 185 |
| National rank | #3012 of 4,090 | #783 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 868 | 1,690 |
| Pupils on roll | 868 | 1,690 |
| Free school meals | 51.6% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.9 | 53.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.4% | 60% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.4% | 81.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.08 | 4.79 |
| A level points per entry | 26.6 | 35.9 |
| town | Gateshead | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | kingsmeadow.org.uk/ | www.whickhamschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Whickham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.2 vs 29.0).
- •Whickham School is the larger school with 1,690 students compared with 868.
- •Kingsmeadow Community School is a local authority school while Whickham School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kingsmeadow Community School better than Whickham School?
On the Success Index (England), Whickham School ranks higher (75.2 vs 29.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kingsmeadow Community School and Whickham School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsmeadow Community School: 868. Whickham School: 1,690. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsmeadow Community School and Whickham School rank in North East?
Kingsmeadow Community School is 138th of 185 and Whickham School is 25th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).