Monkseaton High School vs Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 216 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monkseaton High School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 13–18
155 students
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
330 students
| Measure | Monkseaton High School Whitley Bay, North East | Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay Whitley Bay, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #126 of 185 | #389 of 811 |
| National rank | #2831 of 4,090 | #7809 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 155 | 330 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 330 |
| Free school meals | 26.6% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 16.2% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.57 | – |
| A level points per entry | 23.4 | – |
| town | Whitley Bay | Whitley Bay |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.monkseaton.org.uk/ | www.staroftheseaschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.8 vs 32.5).
- •Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is the larger school with 330 students compared with 155.
- •Monkseaton High 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 Monkseaton High School better than Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay?
On the Success Index (England), Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay ranks higher (50.8 vs 32.5 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 Monkseaton High School and Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay?
About 216 m in a straight line, between Whitley Bay and Whitley Bay in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Monkseaton High School: 155. Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay: 330. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Monkseaton High School and Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay rank in North East?
Monkseaton High School is 126th of 185 and Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is 389th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).