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Whitley Bay High School

State school · Whitley Bay, NE25 9AS
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 13-18
  • 1,744 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,744 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
North Tyneside Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr S Wilson

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
74%
LA avg.
71%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
85%
LA avg.
62%
Eng. avg.
60%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
18%
LA avg.
17%
Eng. avg.
20%
Data highlight

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
107
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
8.9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,744
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Deneholm
Whitley Bay
Tyne and Wear
NE25 9AS
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Telephone: 0191 731 7070

Email: whitleybayhighsc@btconnect.com

Website: http://www.whitleybayhighschool.org

Local authority: North Tyneside Council

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School data & information Whitley Bay High School Deneholm, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AS
1,744 Pupil numbers
8 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
107 Number of teachers
22 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
85%
LA avg.
62%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
56.30
LA avg.
45.10
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.31 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 77 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 367 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 214 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 185 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 356 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 368 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 113 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 92 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 199 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 8
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
18%
LA avg.
17%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
36.02
LA avg.
34.17
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Mathematics GCE AS level 8 C
Economics GCE AS level 1 E
Psychology GCE A level 73 B
Physics GCE A level 33 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 17 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 52 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 8 A*
Mathematics GCE A level 75 A
History GCE A level 60 B
Geography GCE A level 44 B
Environmental Science GCE A level 26 B
English Literature GCE A level 36 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 14 C
English Language GCE A level 33 A
Economics GCE A level 28 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 20 B
Design and Technology (Engineering) GCE A level 15 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 18 B
Chemistry GCE A level 29 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 50 B
Biology GCE A level 53 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 17 A

Entry and exit data

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Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Whitley Bay High School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
8.9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs Yes
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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