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Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9EG, North Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.5 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
349
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. While only 6% of students achieved a higher standard, the overall outcomes reflect a positive learning environment. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by the school's reputation, as it performs better than 52% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 26 February 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.4%
Asian Indian2.9%
White Irish2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Other2.0%
White Other2.0%
Black African1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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55.03327, -1.46526 · NE25 9EG
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN148451
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.staroftheseaschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay rated by Ofsted?
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 February 2014.
Is Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay a good school?
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay scores 51.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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