The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.2
10.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
63%
21.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.08
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 369 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 147 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,762
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Head
- Mr S Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Deneholm, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmValley Gardens Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · Very close
Southridge First School
Primary · 362m away
Coquet Park First School
Primary · 821m away
Whitley Lodge First School
Primary · 844m away
Marine Park First School
Primary · 1.1km away
Appletree Gardens First School
Primary · 1.2km away
Langley First School
Primary · 1.4km away
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Whitley Bay High School a selective school?
No. Whitley Bay High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Whitley Bay High School's Ofsted rating?
Whitley Bay High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitley Bay High School?
Whitley Bay High School currently has 1,762 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitley Bay High School take?
Whitley Bay High School caters for pupils aged 13 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Whitley Bay High School?
Whitley Bay High School is in Whitley Bay, NE25 9AS, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitley Bay High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Whitley Bay High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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