Whitley Bay High School
URN: 108638 • Whitley Bay NE25 9AS
Overview
- Name
- Whitley Bay High School
- URN
- 108638
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 82.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- S Wilson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01917317070
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Deneholm, Whitley Bay NE25 9AS
Summary
Whitley Bay High School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, with a current enrolment of 1,762 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,700. The school is committed to fostering a positive learning environment, focusing on strong relationships and a holistic approach to education. It encourages students to engage in both academic and extracurricular activities, promoting a well-rounded development.
The school prides itself on its academic achievements, consistently performing above national levels in both progress and attainment. With a broad curriculum, Whitley Bay High School offers a diverse range of subjects and opportunities for personal growth, ensuring that students of all abilities can excel. The recent move to a new building with state-of-the-art facilities further enhances the learning experience.
Whitley Bay High School values collaboration with parents and the community, believing that strong partnerships are essential for student success. The school's ethos prioritises the development of confident, socially aware individuals who are prepared to make a positive impact in their communities.
The school prides itself on its academic achievements, consistently performing above national levels in both progress and attainment. With a broad curriculum, Whitley Bay High School offers a diverse range of subjects and opportunities for personal growth, ensuring that students of all abilities can excel. The recent move to a new building with state-of-the-art facilities further enhances the learning experience.
Whitley Bay High School values collaboration with parents and the community, believing that strong partnerships are essential for student success. The school's ethos prioritises the development of confident, socially aware individuals who are prepared to make a positive impact in their communities.
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- Governance (governance)
- Governors Information and Duties (governance)
- Yesterday we were lucky to have Arno Hantzsche visit School to deliver a talk about Monetary Policy to A-Level Economists. Arno is a senior economist working at the Bank of England. Thank you for such an inspiring talk. (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
- Admissions and Appeals (other)
- Policies (other)
- School Day and Term Dates (other)
- Ofsted Relevant Policies (other)
- Prospectus and Subject Information (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Monkseaton High School (51.0)
Key details
- LA
- North Tyneside
- Age range
- 13 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Capacity
- 1700
- Pupils
- 1762
- Boys
- 911
- Girls
- 851
- FSM %
- 9.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1762 | 911 | 851 | 1700 | 9.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1744 | 900 | 844 | 1700 | 8.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1700 | 870 | 830 | 1700 | 7.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1700 | 870 | 830 | 1700 | 7.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1689 | 843 | 846 | 1700 | 7.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1651 | 819 | 832 | 1644 | 5.80 |
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