Langley First School vs Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 594 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Langley First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
295 students
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
330 students
| Measure | Langley First School Whitley Bay, North East | Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay Whitley Bay, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #70 of 811 | #389 of 811 |
| National rank | #1384 of 15,697 | #7809 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 295 | 330 |
| Pupils on roll | 295 | 330 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Whitley Bay | Whitley Bay |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.langleyfirst.org.uk/ | www.staroftheseaschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Langley First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 50.8).
- •Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is the larger school with 330 students compared with 295.
- •Langley First School is a local authority school while Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Langley First School better than Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay?
On the Success Index (England), Langley First School ranks higher (85.3 vs 50.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Langley First School and Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay?
About 594 m in a straight line, between Whitley Bay and Whitley Bay in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Langley First School: 295. Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay: 330. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Langley First School and Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay rank in North East?
Langley First School is 70th of 811 and Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is 389th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).