Whitley Bay High School

A outstanding foundation school school in North Tyneside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Whitley Bay High School.

Whitley Bay, NE259AS Ofsted: Outstanding Age 13-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
61.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.31
English & Maths grade 4+ %
67.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 84.7%
Continue in education or training
60.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.0%
Sustained employment
44.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
4 June 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Deneholm
Whitley Bay, NE259AS
Phone
1917317070
Website
whitleybayhighschool.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108638
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Deneholm, Whitley Bay, NE25 9AS
Website
http://www.whitleybayhighschool.org/
Age range
13-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
The North Tyneside Learning Trust
Capacity
1700 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,744
Free School Meals
8.9% (155 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (40 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
56.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.3
English Attainment 8:
11.7
Maths Attainment 8:
11.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
17.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.3
Ebacc English:
99.7%
Ebacc Entry:
28.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.2%
Ebacc Languages:
35.7%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.31
Progress 8 Range:
0.16 to 0.45
University Progression:
61.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
66.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
20.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
61%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
276 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
84.7 (+32.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
56.3 (+16.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.31 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
146 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
291
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,744 pupils
13-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(10 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★★
(21 students)
Chemistry (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Computing and IT Advanced Technician (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Happy, self-confident, life-long learners Learners ready to embrace change Learners who make a positive difference to the local and global community

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Steve Wilson welcomes visitors and sets out a distinctive ethos built on strong, positive relationships, an inclusive environment, and a love of learning. The message highlights outstanding teaching, a new state-of-the-art building, national recognition as a top performing school, and a commitment to providing a broad curriculum and a wide range of opportunities while maintaining a supportive, collaborative school community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

55 clubs

Facilities

Sports Hall Activity Studio 3G Pitches Multi Sport Pitch Conference Rooms Main Hall Classrooms Lecture Theatre Sixth Form Centre Drama Studio

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum with a strong emphasis on core subjects (Maths, English and Science) Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 progression and broad subject offer 48 lessons per fortnight, each lasting one hour LEV (Life, Equality and Values) Personal Development curriculum (Year 9 modules) and a full Personal Development programme Careers Information, Advice and Guidance programme to support pathway decisions Cross-curricular links and collaboration across departments Extensive extracurricular provision including 55 clubs and numerous trips Subject Curriculum Maps available for download to show content, progression and careers links

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Provision: 8:20 AM – 8:50 AM. The school operates an extensive extracurricular programme before, during and after school every day. Lunchtime meals are available in the canteen, and the 6th Form Café runs 9:30 AM – 1:15 PM with hot and cold snacks. Payments for meals are handled via ParentPay (cash not accepted in school).

SEND Provision

Pupil Premium funding allocation for 2025-2026 is £154,913; Recovery premium £0 carry over from 2024-25. The Pupil Premium Strategy (including evaluation) outlines priorities to raise achievement for disadvantaged students, close gaps in English and Maths, raise self-esteem and ambition, maintain high transition and engagement with parents, ensure no NEET outcomes, and provide targeted support and resources (including keyworkers and funded activities such as music lessons and uniform access).

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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