How many pupils does Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay have?

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay has 349 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

67% of pupils at Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay part of an academy trust?

Yes — Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is part of BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay?

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is located at Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 9EG.

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay

Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 9EG

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

67%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

349

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is an academy converter in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 349 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: North Tyneside →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 349 / 420 (83%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

21.8%

Free school meals

5.8%

EAL

2.3%

SEN support

11.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

67%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.2%

Overall absence

13.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

16.21

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

20.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

6.12

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

£50,381

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,898 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,009

Spend per pupil

£6,176

Income per pupil

65%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 9EG
Phone: 01913130490
Headteacher: Kathryn DiMambro
Website: www.staroftheseaschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay?: Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is an academy converter in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay have?: Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay has 349 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 67% of pupils at Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay part of an academy trust?: Yes — Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is part of BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay?: Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is located at Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 9EG.

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