Whitley Bay High School
Foundation school · Sixth form
Whitley Bay, NE25 9AS
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 14% in England
2 of 11 in North Tyneside
Pupils
1,797
Absence
6.7%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 55.3 | 56.3 | 54.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63% | 66% | 63% | |
| Average English grade | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 65% | 60% | 66% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.50 | 0.31 | — |
80% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Monkseaton High School · 1.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 19% in England
- Marden High School · 1.8 mi · No rating · Top 15% in England
- John Spence Community High School · 1.8 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 20% in England
- St Thomas More Catholic High School · 2.1 mi · Good · Top 35% in England
- Kings Priory School · 2.6 mi · No rating · Top 9% in England
- Norham High School · 2.9 mi · Good · Bottom 21% in England
The neighbourhood
Whitley Bay High School is in West Monkseaton (typical home £330,000, crime very low).
What is Whitley Bay High School's Ofsted rating?
Whitley Bay High School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Whitley Bay High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Whitley Bay High School is in the top 14% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.