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Whitley Bay High School
Deneholm, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AS, North Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.3 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,762
Capacity
1,700
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 17% nationally. Parents can be encouraged by the 80% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and a solid university progression rate of 77%, including 26% advancing to top-third universities. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 32%, which may be a consideration for families prioritizing a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 54.2 | Top 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 80% | Top 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 63% | Top 14% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 32% | Top 37% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 28% | Top 37% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 77% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 270 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.8%
Asian Bangladeshi2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
White Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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55.04812, -1.46593 · NE25 9AS
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108638
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Whitley Bay High School rated by Ofsted?
Whitley Bay High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2024.
Is Whitley Bay High School a good school?
Whitley Bay High School scores 88.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Whitley Bay High School in GCSEs?
Whitley Bay High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.2. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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