Best Schools in Whitley Bay
36 schools in Whitley Bay
Key Facts
- Whitley Bay is home to 36 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools and 100.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
- Primary schools in Whitley Bay have 42.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 3,035 pupils across 10 schools.
- Secondary schools in Whitley Bay outperform national averages at KS4, with a Progress 8 score of 0.14, Attainment 8 score of 52.44, and 57.5% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
- In Whitley Bay, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.12 and spending per pupil of £7,642, while secondary schools have a ratio of 16.22 and spending per pupil of £7,280.
Top Nurseries in Whitley Bay
20 nurseries in Whitley Bay
Top Primary Schools in Whitley Bay
10 primary schools in Whitley Bay
LF
Langley First School
Ofsted
Good
Whitley Bay, NE25 9DL
State · Primary · Ages 3–9
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.3%
Pupils295
P/T Ratio20.1
SO
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay, NE25 9EG
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence5.6%
Pupils330
P/T Ratio20.7
Southridge First School
Ofsted
Good
Whitley Bay, NE25 9UD
State · Primary · Ages 3–9
KS2 Expected–
Absence3.2%
Pupils321
P/T Ratio24.3
MP
Marine Park First School
Ofsted
Good
Whitley Bay, NE26 1LT
State · Primary · Ages 3–9
KS2 Expected–
Absence3.5%
Pupils476
P/T Ratio24.3
Top Secondary Schools in Whitley Bay
6 secondary schools in Whitley Bay
WB
Whitley Bay High School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Whitley Bay, NE25 9AS
State · Secondary · Ages 13–18
Progress 8+0.31
Attainment 856.3
Eng+Maths85%
Pupils1,797
Monkseaton Middle School
Ofsted
Good
Whitley Bay, NE25 8JW
State · Middle · Ages 9–13
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils203
Valley Gardens Middle School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Whitley Bay, NE25 9AQ
State · Middle · Ages 9–13
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils768
Wellfield Middle School
Ofsted
Good
Whitley Bay, NE25 9QW
State · Middle · Ages 9–13
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils345
Top Special Schools in Whitley Bay
1 special schools in Whitley Bay
Frequently Asked Questions
Whitley Bay has 36 schools, including 10 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 20 nurseries, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Whitley Bay | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 63% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.14 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 52.4 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 14% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,270 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.