FavSchools
Map

Whitley Bay High School

Secondary

Whitley Bay High School

Deneholm, Whitley Bay, NE25 9AS

Foundation school
Pupils
1,762
Ages
13-18
FSM
9.3%
Attainment 8
54.0
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jun 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
54.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
32.4%
Basics 9-5
62.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
32.1%
EBacc APS
4.64
EBacc 9-5
22.6%
EBacc 9-4
28.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.47
A*-A Grades
30.1%
A*-B Grades
58.8%
AAB+ %
18.2%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 360 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

Explore the area and compare alternatives

Data shown for guidance only · confirm details with the school before applying

About Whitley Bay High School

Whitley Bay High School is a secondary school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.0. The school has around 1,762 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Explore on mapLeague tablesCompare schools

Location: Deneholm, Whitley Bay, NE25 9AS | More schools in North Tyneside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Whitley Bay High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2024 — Outstanding
  2. May 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Whitley Bay High School

What is Whitley Bay High School's Ofsted rating?
Whitley Bay High School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Whitley Bay High School's latest exam results?
Whitley Bay High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Whitley Bay High School located?
Whitley Bay High School is a secondary school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside (NE25 9AS).
How many pupils attend Whitley Bay High School?
Whitley Bay High School has around 1,762 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Whitley Bay High School with other schools?
View Whitley Bay High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in North Tyneside.