Schools in Whitley Bay, North East (2025)
21 schools · 7,885 students · 20 local authority, 1 academy · median Pupils on roll 295.
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Ranked schools in Whitley Bay
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 197Coquet Park First SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Primary– · 169 students
- 297Southridge First SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Primary– · 321 students
- 396South Wellfield First SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Primary– · 345 students
- 492Marine Park First SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Primary– · 476 students
- 591Whitley Lodge First SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Primary– · 250 students
- 687Rockcliffe First SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Primary– · 244 students
- 785Langley First SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Primary– · 295 students
- 885Seaton Sluice First SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Primary– · 187 students
- 984Whitley Bay High SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Secondary54.2 Attainment 8 · 1,797 students
- 1082Valley Gardens Middle SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Secondary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 768 students
- 1179Holywell Village First SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Primary– · 161 students
- 1272Marden Bridge Middle SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Secondary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 577 students
- 1369New Hartley First SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Primary– · 165 students
- 1463Wellfield Middle SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Secondary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 345 students
- 1551Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley BayWhitley Bay · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 330 students
- 1641Seaton Delaval First SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Primary– · 161 students
- 1733Monkseaton High SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Secondary41.0 Attainment 8 · 155 students
- 1831Appletree Gardens First SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Primary– · 292 students
- 1926Seaton Sluice Middle SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Secondary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 314 students
- 2024Whytrig Middle SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Secondary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 330 students
- 2119Monkseaton Coastal SchoolWhitley Bay · Local authority Secondary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coquet Park First School Whitley Bay · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Local authority | 97.0 Top 5% | – | 169 |
| 2 | Southridge First School Whitley Bay · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Local authority | 96.7 Top 5% | – | 321 |
| 3 | South Wellfield First School Whitley Bay · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Local authority | 96.3 Top 5% | – | 345 |
| 4 | Marine Park First School Whitley Bay · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Local authority | 91.9 Top 5% | – | 476 |
| 5 | Whitley Lodge First School Whitley Bay · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Local authority | 90.7 Top 5% | – | 250 |
| 6 | Rockcliffe First School Whitley Bay · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Local authority | 86.6 Top 10% | – | 244 |
| 7 | Langley First School Whitley Bay · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Local authority | 85.3 Top 10% | – | 295 |
| 8 | Seaton Sluice First School Whitley Bay · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Local authority | 84.9 Top 10% | – | 187 |
| 9 | Whitley Bay High School Whitley Bay · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Local authority | 83.7 Top 25% | 54.2 Attainment 8 | 1,797 |
| 10 | Valley Gardens Middle School Whitley Bay · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Local authority | 82.3 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 768 |
| 11 | Holywell Village First School Whitley Bay · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Local authority | 78.6 Top 25% | – | 161 |
| 12 | Marden Bridge Middle School Whitley Bay · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Local authority | 72.3 Top 25% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 577 |
| 13 | New Hartley First School Whitley Bay · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Local authority | 68.6 Top 50% | – | 165 |
| 14 | Wellfield Middle School Whitley Bay · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Local authority | 62.6 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 345 |
| 15 | Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay Whitley Bay · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.8 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 330 |
| 16 | Seaton Delaval First School Whitley Bay · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Local authority | 41.1 Lower 50% | – | 161 |
| 17 | Monkseaton High School Whitley Bay · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Local authority | 32.5 Lower 50% | 41.0 Attainment 8 | 155 |
| 18 | Appletree Gardens First School Whitley Bay · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Local authority | 30.6 Lower 50% | – | 292 |
| 19 | Seaton Sluice Middle School Whitley Bay · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Local authority | 26.1 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 314 |
| 20 | Whytrig Middle School Whitley Bay · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Local authority | 24.0 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 330 |
| 21 | Monkseaton Coastal School Whitley Bay · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Local authority | 18.6 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Whitley Bay?
Coquet Park First School is the highest-ranked school in Whitley Bay with a Success Index (England) of 97.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Whitley Bay?
Whitley Bay has 21 schools (13 primary, 8 secondary) educating 7,885 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Whitley Bay?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Whitley Bay is 295. Number of pupils in the latest school census.