How many schools are there in Whitley Bay?

There are 22 schools in Whitley Bay listed on FindGreatSchools: 13 primary, 8 secondary and 1 special. Each listing links to a full profile with Ofsted information, results and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in Whitley Bay?

Under our composite score, Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is the highest-ranked primary school and Valley Gardens Middle School is the highest-ranked secondary school in Whitley Bay. The score blends Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement into one A to F grade, weighted by data completeness. Independent and special schools are listed by Ofsted rating rather than scored.

Why are primary and secondary schools ranked separately?

Because they are measured on different things: primary schools on Key Stage 2 SATs, secondary schools on GCSE results and Progress 8. A grade A primary and a grade A secondary are not the same measurement, so we never rank them against each other. Each phase has its own full ranking for Whitley Bay, linked from its section above.

The best schools in Whitley Bay

Compare 22 schools in Whitley Bay on one page: the top-rated primary and secondary schools ranked by Ofsted, SATs and GCSE results and our composite score, plus every special school in the area. Top of the list: Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay (primary) and Valley Gardens Middle School (secondary).

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