The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 327
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 34.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mr Alan Rogers (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Prospect Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE25 0FW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Whytrig Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Whytrig Middle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whytrig Middle School?
Whytrig Middle School currently has 327 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whytrig Middle School take?
Whytrig Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Whytrig Middle School?
Whytrig Middle School is in Whitley Bay, NE25 0FW, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whytrig Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Whytrig Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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