Durham Johnston Comprehensive School vs Whitley Bay High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 31 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Durham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,667 students
Whitley Bay High School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 13–18
1,797 students
| Measure | Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Durham, North East | Whitley Bay High School Whitley Bay, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #8 of 185 | #9 of 185 |
| National rank | #474 of 4,090 | #482 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 1,667 | 1,797 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,667 | 1,797 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.2 | 54.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62.1% | 62.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.2% | 79.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.77 | 4.65 |
| A level points per entry | 39.7 | 37.5 |
| town | Durham | Whitley Bay |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.durhamjohnston.org.uk | www.whitleybayhighschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (83.9 vs 83.7).
- •Whitley Bay High School is the larger school with 1,797 students compared with 1,667.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Durham Johnston Comprehensive School better than Whitley Bay High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Durham Johnston Comprehensive School and Whitley Bay High School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Durham and Whitley Bay in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School: 1,667. Whitley Bay High School: 1,797. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durham Johnston Comprehensive School and Whitley Bay High School rank in North East?
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is 8th of 185 and Whitley Bay High School is 9th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).