Whytrig Community Middle School
URN: 122335 • Whitley Bay NE25 0BP
Overview
- Name
- Whytrig Community Middle School
- URN
- 122335
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Barnes (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01912371402
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Elsdon Avenue, Whitley Bay NE25 0BP
Summary
Whytrig Community Middle School, located in Whitley Bay, Northumberland, is a mixed community school catering to 327 pupils, with a capacity of 360. The school operates within the Seaton Valley Federation, which aims to provide a supportive and positive learning environment for students. The ethos of the federation emphasizes safety, happiness, and success, with a commitment to outstanding educational experiences.
The school welcomes applications for Year 5, Year 7, and Year 9, accommodating students transitioning from first schools, primary schools, and other middle or secondary schools. Whytrig Community Middle School encourages parental involvement, recognizing that strong support from families contributes significantly to student success.
To enhance communication, the school utilizes the MyChildatSchool electronic system, allowing parents to receive updates, make payments, and engage with the school community efficiently. The school is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment where students can achieve their full potential while being actively supported by their families.
The school welcomes applications for Year 5, Year 7, and Year 9, accommodating students transitioning from first schools, primary schools, and other middle or secondary schools. Whytrig Community Middle School encourages parental involvement, recognizing that strong support from families contributes significantly to student success.
To enhance communication, the school utilizes the MyChildatSchool electronic system, allowing parents to receive updates, make payments, and engage with the school community efficiently. The school is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment where students can achieve their full potential while being actively supported by their families.
Useful links
- School Email (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Read more (other)
- MyChildatSchool (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Valley Gardens Middle School (82.7)
- Marden Bridge Middle School (61.3)
- Wellfield Middle School (60.9)
- Seaton Sluice Middle School (54.2)
- Monkseaton Middle School (47.7)
Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 9 - 13
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 327
- Boys
- 169
- Girls
- 158
- FSM %
- 34.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 327 | 169 | 158 | 360 | 34.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 324 | 170 | 154 | 360 | 35.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 288 | 142 | 146 | 360 | 30.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 288 | 142 | 146 | 360 | 30.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 247 | 115 | 132 | 360 | 26.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 232 | 116 | 116 | 360 | 22.40 |
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