Whitley Bay High School
Details
| Age Range | 13-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Address | Deneholm, NE25 9AS |
| School Website | www.whitleybayhighschool.org/ |
| Telephone | 1917317070 |
| URN | 108638 |
School Census
| Total | 1695 |
| Girls/Boys | 811/884 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.8%/52.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 127 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/06/2024 | Outstanding |
| 01/05/2013 | Outstanding |
| 08/03/2010 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 04/06/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 01/05/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 08/03/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 65.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 82.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 33.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.88 |
| Progress 8 | 0.31 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 62% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 82% |
| Entering EBacc | 27% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.67 |
| Progress 8 | 0.48 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 68% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 82% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.83 |
| Progress 8 | 0.34 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 3.60% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 33 |
| As first preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 5 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 5 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 3.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 16 |
| As first preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 3 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 3 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 3.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 26 |
| As first preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 5 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 5 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 18 |
| As first preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 78% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 32% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Southridge First School
(0.23 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Cranleigh Place, , NE25 9UD
Valley Gardens Middle School
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Valley Gardens, , NE25 9AQ
Whitley Lodge First School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Woodburn Drive, , NE26 3HW
Coquet Park First School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: The Links, , NE26 1TQ