Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
URN: 148451 • Whitley Bay NE25 9EG
Overview
- Name
- Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
- URN
- 148451
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kathryn DiMambro (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01916432080
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay NE25 9EG
Summary
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, located in Whitley Bay, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 349 pupils, with a capacity for 420. The school is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust and emphasizes a strong Catholic ethos, aiming to nurture the whole child through a partnership involving pupils, staff, parents, governors, and the wider community. The mission statement, "Learn | Love | Thrive," reflects the school's commitment to fostering a supportive environment where children can flourish academically, socially, and personally.
The curriculum at Star of the Sea is designed to be creative and inspiring, encouraging pupils to become lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. The school actively promotes inclusion and diversity, underpinned by the teachings of the Catholic Church. British values such as democracy, rule of law, tolerance, individual liberty, and mutual respect are integral to the school’s culture, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.
Collective worship and prayer are central to school life, with a strong emphasis on developing pupils' faith and understanding of Catholic teachings. The recent Diocesan Inspection highlighted the outstanding quality of collective worship and the significant contributions made by pupils to the Catholic life of the school, reinforcing its role as a welcoming and nurturing community.
The curriculum at Star of the Sea is designed to be creative and inspiring, encouraging pupils to become lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. The school actively promotes inclusion and diversity, underpinned by the teachings of the Catholic Church. British values such as democracy, rule of law, tolerance, individual liberty, and mutual respect are integral to the school’s culture, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.
Collective worship and prayer are central to school life, with a strong emphasis on developing pupils' faith and understanding of Catholic teachings. The recent Diocesan Inspection highlighted the outstanding quality of collective worship and the significant contributions made by pupils to the Catholic life of the school, reinforcing its role as a welcoming and nurturing community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Coquet Park First School (74.7)
- Marine Park First School (71.8)
- Star of the Sea RC VA Primary (68.3)
- Southridge First School (66.8)
- South Wellfield First School (64.7)
Key details
- LA
- North Tyneside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 349
- Boys
- 174
- Girls
- 175
- FSM %
- 21.70
- Open date
- 2021-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 349 | 174 | 175 | 420 | 21.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 367 | 181 | 186 | 420 | 18.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 396 | 197 | 199 | 420 | 16.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 396 | 197 | 199 | 420 | 16.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 420 |
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