Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay, NE25 9EG · North Tyneside · primary school
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19th of 45 primary schools in North Tyneside we can score, 55 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.7/10 against 3,087 of them, against 5.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Board Games, Chess, Coding Club, Faith in Action, Lego STEM Project, Rainbows and School Council. Sports include Football, Boxercise, Judo, Dance, Ball sports, Multi-skills, Athletics and Cricket. Arts and music offer Violin tuition, Rock Steady band practice, Lunchtime singing club, Keyboard tuition, Recorder club, Ukulele ensembles and North Tyneside steel pan band. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 330 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does the daily timetable look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the school integrate the various music ensembles into the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
Overview
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is described as an “inclusive and welcoming school” where relationships between pupils and staff are “caring and strong.” The inspection confirms that the school continues to be good, with pupils behaving well and feeling safe. Leaders provide effective support for staff workload and well-being, while governors offer “effective challenge.”
Strengths
- Pupils are kept safe and talk confidently about online safety, health, and community safety, trusting adults to support them.
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious” in most subjects, with learning carefully planned so pupils build knowledge “sequentially over time.”
- Reading is taught effectively using a “consistently used phonics programme,” helping pupils develop fluency and a “love of reading.”
- Pupils with complex special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported,” with external professional advice implemented effectively.
- Personal development is promoted “very effectively” through enrichment activities, clubs, trips, and nurture-based groups.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, the curriculum is not yet fully embedded, limiting opportunities for pupils to build on prior learning.
- For some pupils with SEND, classroom tasks and the curriculum are not adapted well enough, which “hampers their progress.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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