Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
83%
Capacity
349
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 349 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kathryn DiMambro, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6750th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 38 in North Tyneside.
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 31 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay include Playing Fields, Library, Forest School, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Rounders, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Chess, Coding, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 9EG |
| Headteacher | Kathryn DiMambro |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 349 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.7% |
| School Capacity | 349 / 420 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 May 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6750th of 13,686
Nationally
360th of 677
In North East
22nd of 38
In North Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed31
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay
North Tyneside, NE25 9EG
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