SchoolScoresWhitley Bay High School
Foundation school · Secondary, ages 13 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust
Deneholm, Whitley Bay, NE25 9AS
0191 731 7070 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 4 June 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
439 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Whitley Bay comparisons use the 5 of its 8 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Whitley Bay | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Whitley Bay. Higher than 90% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 88% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Whitley Bay. Higher than 93% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Whitley Bay. Higher than 84% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 95 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Whitley Bay. Higher than 42% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 47% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 299 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Whitley Bay. Higher than 88% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 75% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Whitley Bay. Higher than 91% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Whitley Bay figures pool parents at the Whitley Bay schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
368 pupils in this year group.
63% — 20 points above the North Tyneside average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 63% | 43% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 54.2 | 46 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
369 pupils in this year group.
96% — 4 points above the North Tyneside average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 96% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 70% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| Further education college | 21% | 40% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 98% | 96% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
319 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 30% | 25% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 59% | 54% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 37.5 | 35.6 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
27 subjects, 818 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 88 | 22% | 53% | 40% |
| Psychology | 75 | 7% | 27% | 19% |
| Business Studies:Single | 70 | 3% | 14% | 16% |
| Biology | 60 | 7% | 40% | 27% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 54 | 6% | 20% | 14% |
| History | 46 | 4% | 30% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 45 | 22% | 40% | 30% |
| Economics | 40 | 0% | 15% | 26% |
| English Language | 37 | 5% | 27% | 13% |
| Geography | 37 | 5% | 19% | 23% |
| Physics | 37 | 14% | 32% | 31% |
| English Literature | 32 | 9% | 19% | 23% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 30 | 10% | 17% | 17% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 28 | 32% | 57% | 38% |
| Environmental Science | 25 | 4% | 16% | 14% |
| Design and Technology (Engineering) | 24 | 4% | 13% | 10% |
| English Language and Literature | 16 | 13% | 25% | 16% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 15 | 7% | 20% | 24% |
| Logic / Philosophy | 14 | 7% | 14% | 19% |
| Art and Design (Textiles) | 9 | 56% | 67% | 36% |
| French | 9 | 11% | 33% | 38% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 9 | 78% | 100% | 59% |
| Spanish | 6 | 0% | 0% | 34% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Drama and Theatre Studies, German, Music, Italian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
316 students in this year group.
85% — about the same as the North Tyneside average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 85% | 86% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 8% | 7% |
| Work | 20% | 19% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 85% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
270 students in this year group.
77% — 4 points above the North Tyneside average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 77% | 73% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 26% | 27% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 74% | 77% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Tyneside. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision for moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7% | 25.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 50% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.0% | 3.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 16% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8% | 14.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 19% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Lower than 77% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.7% | 7.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Lower than 87% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 14.6% | 19.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Lower than 81% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.3 | 25.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Lower than 83% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.1% | 7.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.06% | 0.71% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 59% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.2 | 16.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 3rd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 61% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 5% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 5.2% | 10.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Valley Gardens Middle School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Monkseaton Coastal School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021)
- Marden Bridge Middle School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025
- Wellfield Middle School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
- Monkseaton High School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- Marden High School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- John Spence Community High School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Thomas More Catholic High School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kings Priory School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 74% grade 5+ English and maths
- Whytrig Middle School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Whitley Bay High School's Ofsted rating?
Whitley Bay High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 June 2024.
How did Whitley Bay High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 17 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Whitley Bay High School?
94% of the 439 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Whitley Bay High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 108638.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.