Question 1

What schools serve Whitley Bay?

Accepted Answer

There are 22 schools in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside — including Rockcliffe First School, Appletree Gardens First School, Southridge First School, South Wellfield First School, Marine Park First School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Whitley Bay?

Accepted Answer

Whitley Bay has 13 primary schools and 2 secondary schools. There are also 7 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Whitley Bay?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Whitley Bay, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Whitley Bay schools are set by North Tyneside and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the North Tyneside admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Whitley Bay?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Whitley Bay are set by North Tyneside as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Whitley Bay

Primary Schools in Whitley Bay (13)

Rockcliffe First School

Appletree Gardens First School

Southridge First School

South Wellfield First School

Marine Park First School

Coquet Park First School

Langley First School

Whitley Lodge First School

Holywell Village First School

Seaton Delaval First School

New Hartley First School

Seaton Sluice First School

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay

Secondary Schools in Whitley Bay (2)

Whitley Bay High School

Monkseaton High School

Other Schools in Whitley Bay (7)

Marden Bridge Middle School

Valley Gardens Middle School

Monkseaton Middle School

Wellfield Middle School

Woodlawn School

Seaton Sluice Middle School

Whytrig Middle School