Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay Catchment Area
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is an 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
What is the catchment area for Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay?
The catchment area for Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is the geographic zone North Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
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: 420 places, 83% filled: places available
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay has a published admission number of 420 places. 349 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 21.7% of pupils at Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Tyneside.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Tyneside publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find North Tyneside school admissions →
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.
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Southridge First School Catchment Area
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South Wellfield First School Catchment Area
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Marine Park First School Catchment Area
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Coquet Park First School Catchment Area
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Other Roman Catholic Schools in North Tyneside
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across North Tyneside. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
St Thomas More Catholic High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · North Shields
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Catchment Area
Academy converter · North Shields
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields Catchment Area
Academy converter · North Shields
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats Catchment Area
Academy converter · North Shields
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
What is the catchment area for Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay? ▾
The catchment area for Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is the geographic zone North Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
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.