Schools in Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay has 22 schools: 19 primary and 3 secondary or all-through. 77% of the 22 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Whitley Bay High School has the highest Attainment 8 score (54.0 in 2026). Among primary schools, Valley Gardens Middle School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (72% in 2025).
- 22 schools
- 3 secondary
- 19 primary
Secondary Schools in Whitley Bay
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitley Bay High School | Outstanding | 54.0 (2026) | +0.31 (2024) | 1,797 |
| 2 | Monkseaton High School | Requires Improvement | 44.1 (2026) | -0.46 (2024) | 155 |
| 3 | Woodlawn School | Good | – | – | 178 |
Primary Schools in Whitley Bay
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley Gardens Middle School | Outstanding | 72% (2025) | 768 |
| 2 | Marden Bridge Middle School | Good | 69% (2025) | 577 |
| 3 | Wellfield Middle School | Good | 69% (2025) | 345 |
| 4 | Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay | Good | 67% (2025) | 330 |
| 5 | Whytrig Middle School | Needs attention | 49% (2025) | 330 |
| 6 | Seaton Sluice Middle School | Good | 46% (2025) | 314 |
| 7 | Monkseaton Coastal School | Needs attention | 44% (2025) | 203 |
| 8 | Appletree Gardens First School | Good | – | 292 |
| 9 | Coquet Park First School | Outstanding | – | 169 |
| 10 | Holywell Village First School | Outstanding | – | 161 |
| 11 | Langley First School | Needs attention | – | 295 |
| 12 | Marine Park First School | Expected standard | – | 476 |
| 13 | New Hartley First School | Good | – | 165 |
| 14 | Rockcliffe First School | Good | – | 244 |
| 15 | Seaton Delaval First School | Good | – | 161 |
| 16 | Seaton Sluice First School | Good | – | 187 |
| 17 | South Wellfield First School | Good | – | 345 |
| 18 | Southridge First School | Good | – | 321 |
| 19 | Whitley Lodge First School | Strong standard | – | 250 |