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Whitley Bay High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr S Wilson

corporate_fareThe North Tyneside Learning Trust

location_onWhitley Bay, NE25 9AS

language Visit Website phone 1917317070

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,695

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Attainment 8

54.2

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GCSE Rank

#3 in North Tyneside

#533 of 3,216 nationally

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Whitley Bay High School is a Foundation school secondary school in Whitley Bay, serving ages 13-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Highly competitive: 3.6× more applications than places — plan well ahead.

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School Summary

Whitley Bay High School is a foundation school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, admitting pupils aged 13-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust. The school has approximately 1,762 pupils on roll, of whom 10% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.2, placing the school #3 in North Tyneside and #533 of 3,216 nationally. 62.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 29.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 27 A-level subjects. 58.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 30.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.08 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 3.6× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

54.2

Grade 5+ E&M

62.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)29.9%

Entering EBacc32.10%

EBacc APS4.65

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33.00%

EBacc APS4.88

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.50

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS4.70

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS4.83

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS4.77

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS4.8

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

296

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*10.9%

Achieving A*–A30.1%

Achieving A*–B58.8%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate94.6%

A-level subjects offered27

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.13

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

253

Retention rate93.30%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

269

Retention rate92.20%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

253

Retention rate92.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

04 June 2024

Inspection Report

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01 May 2013

Inspection Report

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08 March 2010

Inspection Report

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23 November 2006

Inspection Report

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04 February 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-06-04

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-05-01

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2010-03-08

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.2%(22 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,762 pupils. During this period, there were 30 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,762	30	1.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,769	52	2.9%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,741	34	2.0%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,744	27	1.5%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,755	35	2.0%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,690	35	2.1%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,695	27	1.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,712	52	3.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,696	16	0.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,700	25	1.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,710	8	0.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,677	19	1.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,689	9	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,696	22	1.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,651	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,651	14	0.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,658	20	1.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,619	6	0.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,640	23	1.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,643	13	0.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,607	11	0.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,616	10	0.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,616	10	0.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,589	9	0.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,604	15	0.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,614	8	0.5%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 65 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 52 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 39 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 31 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 11 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

97.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

10.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree46%

agree45%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree48%

agree38%

disagree11%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree40%

agree18%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

not applicable32%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes19%

no81%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree52%

agree31%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree70%

agree24%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree61%

agree33%

disagree5%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree57%

agree35%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree68%

agree28%

disagree3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree36%

disagree2%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree54%

agree34%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes94%

no6%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in North Tyneside

Kings Priory School

Marden High School

St Thomas More Catholic High School

George Stephenson High School

Burnside College

North Gosforth Academy