The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 349
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 21.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kathryn DiMambro (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAppletree Gardens First School
Primary · 430m away
Langley First School
Primary · 594m away
Preston Grange Primary School
Primary · 741m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
Primary · 1.1km away
John Spence Community High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Valley Gardens Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.5km away
Monkhouse Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Southlands School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay?
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay currently has 349 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay take?
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay?
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is in Whitley Bay, NE25 9EG, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay have a sixth form?
No, Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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