Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Address | Seatonville Road, NE25 9EG |
| School Website | www.staroftheseaschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1916432080 |
| URN | 148451 |
School Census
| Total | 376 |
| Girls/Boys | 194/182 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.6%/48.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 59 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/02/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/02/2014 | Good |
| 19/03/2009 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/02/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/03/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 1.6 |
| Writing Progress | 1.2 |
| Maths Progress | -0.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 1.1 |
| Writing Progress | 2.2 |
| Maths Progress | 0.7 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 63 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 33 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 33 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 65 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 38 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 37 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 61 |
| As First Preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 42 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 42 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 75% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 97% |
| no | 3% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.5% |
| irish ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| irish ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Monkseaton High School
(0.20 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Appletree Gardens First School
(0.28 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Woodlawn School
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Langley First School
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Drumoyne Gardens, , NE25 9DL
Monkseaton Middle School
(0.41 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Vernon Drive, , NE25 8JW
Preston Grange Primary School
(0.46 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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