I went to this primary school myself between 1995 and 2001 and really benefited from the school and…read morethe staff. Inside the school it is very well laid out and all of the staff are extremely friendly, easy to get along with and helpful as and when they can be. The teaching of general subjects was excellent and the emphasis on good behaviour really paid off and made the link to comprehensive school very easy. Would definitely recommend!

Linda's coffee house behind the crown pub in the heart of Whickham is a hidden gem definitely well…read moreworth a look. Fabulous selection of fine tea's n coffee's. Most of the food is baked on the premises, the staff are very pleasant and welcoming, the decor is really nice with lots of arts crafts n the likes for sale. Overall I'd give this place a big shout, definitely 5*

Best school in the area. Absolutely positively fantastic. Love all the teachers. Well goooood…read more School dinners need some work. Every little helps are great from the juniors!

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Frank is one of the best teachers going. He treats you as an individual and is really friendly -…read moreeasy to talk to. Can't comment on the prices as it's a number of years since I passed, but he does do cheaper block bookings which takes the price per lesson down. Frank never seemed to get irrated when teaching the lesson and often went out of his way to schedule lessons (driving accorss town to pick me up). He has a fun way of lightening up the mood, playing games, but still teaching. He has taught 4 of my family members and all of them have passed to. If you want a fun, friendly driving teacher call Frank.

this palce is good school even though it hasn't been open that long its a nice and welcoming…read morecommunity. Some teachers don't give a crap about your wellbeing but others are great

Passed first time with John and I was a very nervous learner. I'm now a very confident driver. He…read moretold me he would make me excellent at reverse parking and I doubted this very much, but being honest I am sure I could park almost anywhere! Would recommend to anyone as lots of others I know passed first time too, he's firm but not aggressive in any way and explains things properly. Nothing is too much bother for this man! Oh and his car is fab too x

Worst school iv ever had the miss pleasure to deal with!!! Locked kids outside with another child…read morewho supposedly had a knife to face her bully's wile the teachers ran inside and locked the doors to keep themselves safe, it was all broadcast over instagram live no letter was sent out to the parents or email I had to find out over my child and social media. One child was asked to have her shirt lifted and stroked by a member of staff, a male student went into the female changing rooms and had the door slammed in in his face for this the female student was sent to bsu (a shed out the back for kids with detention) another child had bsu fro drinking water in class. The toilets are locked and only opens during break time which leaves kids lining up to use the toilets, male and female toilets are connected! One child asked to go to the toilet then was told no you should have went during break time, to which she replied I couldn't the line was to long !! They DO NOT act on bullying!!! One girl was bullied so much she took an overdose luckily she is still living but because the kids that were doing the bullying were in every day therefore in the schools eyes "top students" nothing was done! The other child didn't not come in everyday so was classed as "not a top student" instead of finding out the reason she was just pushed to one side to point she felt like overdosing was the only solution absolutely disgusting!! There's teachers that are far too touchy feely with the students for my liking and others that seem to be mini Hitlers! do not send your child here if you value your child's well being and mental health

My children attend this school for swimming lessons after school. It is a great big school and…read morecentral. The school is very clean and not expensive for lessons. There is also a gym there and a football area which is always busy, definately worth a visit.