Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, NE25 9EGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is a primary school in Whitley Bay for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 83 schools in North Tyneside. It ranks 4th of 7 primary schools in Whitley Bay. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 February 2014, report published 20 March 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

52 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths67%

67%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths6%

6%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

330 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals21.8%

21.8%, 4.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.8%

5.8%, 15.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.3%

13.3%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.6%

3.6%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Appletree Gardens First School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Langley First School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Monkseaton Coastal School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	44% met the expected standard
Preston Grange Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	72% met the expected standard
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	64% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Kathryn DiMambro
Phone: 01913130490
Website: staroftheseaschool.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, NE25 9EG
Local authority: North Tyneside
URN: 148451

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.