Welcome to Whitley Bay High School

Our Sixth Form has an excellent reputation regionally and nationally.At Whitley Bay High School our wide choice of subjects to study at Advanced Level and outstanding examination success are just two of many reasons why you should join us.The decisions you make will not only affect the next two years, but will also shape what you go on to do in the longer term future. We realise students need a lot of support and guidance throughout the whole process. We want to ensure that you make an informed choice so that the courses you study will allow you to be successful and achieve your chosen degree or career. Our application and enrolment programme will ensure you get the help you need to make the right choices.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Foundation school

Suitable Ages

13 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,762 Total

No. of Boys

911 (51.7%)

No. of Girls

851 (48.3%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

22.9%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

8.38%

A*/A grades

26.5%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

92%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:31%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:60%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

54%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

7%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:85%
England:63%

Further education

School:3%
England:4%

Employment

School:20%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:9%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

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Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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Our Enrichment programme is unrivalled in the North East. There are accredited courses that attain UCAS (University admission) points; nationally recognised certificates; a range of theoretical and practical courses; options that are good for the environment, the local community and good for students’ health and well-being. Enrichment is timetabled, like lessons, and is enjoyable, develops new skills and allows students to improve their CV when applying for jobs, or personal statement when applying for university.

Higher Sports Leaders Award
Outdoor Pursuits and Survival Skills
Debate and Current Affairs
Film Club
HIIT Fitness Class

About School

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNorth Tyneside
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed