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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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