Whitley Bay High School
Secondary · Foundation school · Ages 13–18 · Whitley Bay, North Tyneside
Whitley Bay High School is a secondary school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside for ages 13–18 (foundation school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 4 June 2024.
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Catchment area for Whitley Bay High School
- The council’s catchment or priority area for this school, on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
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Key facts
- Address
- Deneholm, Whitley Bay, NE25 9AS
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- North Tyneside
- Pupils on roll
- 1,797 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 9.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 4 June 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils thrive in this school as a result of an exceptional quality of education and an excellent programme of personal development.”
- “They benefit from a broad curriculum that supports their academic and vocational ambitions.”
- “Pupils achieve exceptionally well in national tests and examinations, including students in the very large sixth form.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 25 June 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 63% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 54.2 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | B- | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in North Tyneside.
- Monkseaton High School 1.2 mi Not judged
- Marden High School 1.7 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- John Spence Community High School 1.9 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- St Thomas More Catholic High School 2.1 mi Good Last distance published
- Norham High School 2.9 mi Good Last distance published
- Churchill Academy 3.4 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- George Stephenson High School 4.1 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Burnside College 4.3 mi Standards maintained Last distance published