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Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is a academy converter primary school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 349 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3–11

Age range

349

Pupils

420

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay Catchment Area Information

Admission to Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is managed by North Tyneside and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by North Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find North Tyneside catchment area documents →

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay — School Information

Full address
Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, NE25 9EG
Local authority
North Tyneside
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
21.7% of pupils
DfE URN
148451

Other Primary Schools in Whitley Bay

If Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Whitley Bay are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay

Is Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay oversubscribed?

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 349 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Tyneside.

What is the admissions policy for Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay?

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Tyneside before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay cover?

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is a primary school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay?

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.