Whitley Bay High School

About Whitley Bay High School

Whitley Bay High School is a foundation school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 13–18. It has 1,762 pupils on roll. It is part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54 (2025/26). 9.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Tyneside →

School Type

Foundation school

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 13–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,762 / 1,700 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

4 June 2024

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

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

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.

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

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

Deneholm, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 9AS

Phone

01917317070

Headteacher

S Wilson

Website

http://www.whitleybayhighschool.org/

Academy Trust

The North Tyneside Learning Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Whitley Bay High School?

Whitley Bay High School is a foundation school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 13–18.

How many pupils does Whitley Bay High School have?

Whitley Bay High School has 1,762 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Whitley Bay High School's Ofsted rating?

Whitley Bay High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024).

How does Whitley Bay High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Whitley Bay High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54 in 2025/26.

Is Whitley Bay High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Whitley Bay High School is part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust.

Where is Whitley Bay High School?

Whitley Bay High School is located at Deneholm, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 9AS.