Whitley Bay High School Catchment Area
Whitley Bay High School is a foundation secondary school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 13–18, with 1762 pupils, and a capacity of 1700 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
13–18
Age range
1,762
Pupils
1,700
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Whitley Bay High School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Whitley Bay High School are allocated by North Tyneside using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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 →Whitley Bay High School — School Information
- Full address
- Deneholm, Whitley Bay, NE25 9AS
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 13–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 9.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108638
Other Secondary Schools in Whitley Bay
If Whitley Bay High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Whitley Bay are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Whitley Bay High School
Is Whitley Bay High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Whitley Bay High School currently has 1762 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1700 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Whitley Bay High School? ▾
Admission to Whitley Bay High School is managed by North Tyneside. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Whitley Bay High School cover? ▾
Whitley Bay High School is a secondary school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, serving pupils aged 13–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Whitley Bay High School? ▾
Whitley Bay High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.