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Whitley Bay, North Tyneside · ranked for your family, with the reasons

14 state primary schools within 2 miles and 17 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of NE26, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near NE26

14 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of NE26, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Coquet Park First School

    State primary · Whitley Bay · 0.10 miles

    86of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · places reached 1.93 miles in 2026 · 0.10 miles

    How it scored 86
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2025: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters19 of 20 points

      0.10 miles from the middle of NE26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 1.93 miles away; this school is 0.10 miles from the middle of NE26, closer than that. North Tyneside Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 2.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Whitley Lodge First School

    State primary · Whitley Bay · 0.38 miles

    75of 100

    Places reached 6.88 miles in 2026 · 0.38 miles · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area strong standard

    How it scored 75
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, May 2026: its lowest area is strong standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.2 of 20 points

      0.38 miles from the middle of NE26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 6.88 miles away; this school is 0.38 miles from the middle of NE26, closer than that. North Tyneside Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 2.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Southridge First School

    State primary · Whitley Bay · 0.67 miles

    70of 100

    Places reached 6.21 miles in 2025 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 0.67 miles

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, July 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.3 of 20 points

      0.67 miles from the middle of NE26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2025 the last Reception place went to a home 6.21 miles away; this school is 0.67 miles from the middle of NE26, closer than that. North Tyneside Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 2.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Marine Park First School

    State primary · Whitley Bay · 0.53 miles

    67of 100

    Places reached 4.51 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 0.53 miles

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.7 of 20 points

      0.53 miles from the middle of NE26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 4.51 miles away; this school is 0.53 miles from the middle of NE26, closer than that. North Tyneside Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats

    State primary · Roman Catholic · North Shields · 1.5 miles

    66of 100

    Places reached 3.15 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2020) · results: top 50% in England

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters10.1 of 20 points

      Top 50% of 14,817 state schools in England: 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2020: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.7 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of NE26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 3.15 miles away; this school is 1.53 miles from the middle of NE26, closer than that. North Tyneside Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Appletree Gardens First School

    State primary · Whitley Bay · 1.2 miles

    66of 100

    Places reached 2.58 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · 1.2 miles

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.2 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of NE26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 2.58 miles away; this school is 1.18 miles from the middle of NE26, closer than that. North Tyneside Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Monkhouse Primary School

    State primary · North Shields · 1.9 miles

    64of 100

    Places reached 4.45 miles in 2026 · results: top 5% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters19.2 of 20 points

      Top 5% of 14,817 state schools in England: 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.9 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of NE26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 4.45 miles away; this school is 1.91 miles from the middle of NE26, closer than that. North Tyneside Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 1.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Whitley Bay · 1.4 miles

    64of 100

    Places reached 2.16 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: top 42% in England

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.6 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of NE26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 2.16 miles away; this school is 1.44 miles from the middle of NE26, closer than that. North Tyneside Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Langley First School

    State primary · Whitley Bay · 1.4 miles

    60of 100

    Places reached 9.31 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of NE26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 9.31 miles away; this school is 1.40 miles from the middle of NE26, closer than that. North Tyneside Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 1.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Rockcliffe First School

    State primary · Whitley Bay · 1.2 miles

    60of 100

    Places reached 2.59 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 1.2 miles

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.6 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of NE26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 2.59 miles away; this school is 1.24 miles from the middle of NE26, closer than that. North Tyneside Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 1.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near NE26

17 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of NE26, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Kings Priory School

    State all-through · North Shields · 2.6 miles

    76of 100

    Places reached 7.12 miles in 2025 · results: top 6% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024)

    How it scored 76
    • Resultsmatters19 of 20 points

      Top 6% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.84 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.4 of 20 points

      2.7 miles from the middle of NE26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2025 the last Year 7 place went to a home 7.12 miles away; this school is 2.65 miles from the middle of NE26, closer than that. North Tyneside Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 8.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. St Thomas More Catholic High School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · North Shields · 2.6 miles

    73of 100

    Places reached 5.65 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 35% in England

    How it scored 73
    • Resultsmatters13.1 of 20 points

      Top 35% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.21 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.7 of 20 points

      2.6 miles from the middle of NE26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 5.65 miles away; this school is 2.58 miles from the middle of NE26, closer than that. North Tyneside Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 10.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Whitley Bay High School

    State secondary · Whitley Bay · 0.55 miles

    69of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 0.55 miles · results: top 27% in England

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters14.7 of 20 points

      Top 27% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.31 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.8 of 20 points

      0.55 miles from the middle of NE26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2018 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 5 of 18. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 5.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Valley Gardens Middle School

    State secondary · Whitley Bay · 0.71 miles

    64of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 0.71 miles · absence 4.1% (similar schools 5.4%)

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No Progress 8 or Attainment 8 score published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.2 of 20 points

      0.71 miles from the middle of NE26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 7 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 6.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Monkseaton Coastal School

    State secondary · Whitley Bay · 1.1 miles

    63of 100

    1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · classes of 23 on average

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No Progress 8 or Attainment 8 score published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2021: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.8 of 20 points

      1.0 miles from the middle of NE26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 7 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 19.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Marden High School

    State secondary · North Shields · 1.9 miles

    62of 100

    Results: top 21% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · 1.9 miles

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters16 of 20 points

      Top 21% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.41 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in September 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.4 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of NE26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.08 miles away; this school is 1.89 miles from the middle of NE26, further than that. North Tyneside Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 6.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Wellfield Middle School

    State secondary · Whitley Bay · 1.6 miles

    62of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · 1.6 miles · absence 4.5% (similar schools 7.4%)

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No Progress 8 or Attainment 8 score published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.5 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of NE26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 7 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 3.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Marden Bridge Middle School

    State secondary · Whitley Bay · 1.0 miles

    60of 100

    1.0 miles · absence 4.8% (similar schools 8.5%) · classes of 26 on average

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No Progress 8 or Attainment 8 score published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2025: Improved significantly. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.9 of 20 points

      1.0 miles from the middle of NE26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 7 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little9.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 2.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Monkseaton High School

    State secondary · Whitley Bay · 1.6 miles

    57of 100

    Every first choice met in 2018 · 1.6 miles · classes of 15 on average

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters7.9 of 20 points

      Better than 39% of 3,223 state schools in England: Attainment 8 of 44.1 in 2025/26 (England 47.4). No Progress 8 is published for it, so this is Attainment 8. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2025: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.8 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of NE26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2018 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 12.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 34.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 14.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Norham High School

    State secondary · North Shields · 3.4 miles

    56of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2022) · results: top 36% in England · classes of 19 on average

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters12.9 of 20 points

      Top 36% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.20 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.6 of 20 points

      3.3 miles from the middle of NE26, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 77 of 139. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 18.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 18.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

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