Best 3 Secondary schools in North Tyneside – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: Whitley Bay High School (Secondary) in Whitley Bay; St Thomas More Catholic High School (Secondary) in North Shields; Longbenton High School (Secondary) in Newcastle-upon-Tyne — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Whitley Bay High School, St Thomas More Catholic High School and Longbenton High School. They are secondary phase and foundation school and academy converter type located around Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, North Shields, Tyne and Wear and Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Whitley Bay High School), published Jun 2024. The lowest is 2 (St Thomas More Catholic High School), published Jul 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Whitley Bay High School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,450, combined total ≈ 4,350, typical FSM 20–25%, range 5–10%–30–35%; all within the BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Whitley Bay High School NE25 9AS	St Thomas More Catholic High School NE29 8LF	Longbenton High School NE12 8ER
Phase / Type	Secondary • Foundation school	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Foundation school
Location	Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear NE25 9AS	North Shields Tyne and Wear NE29 8LF	Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE12 8ER
Latest Ofsted	1 24 Jun 2024	2 10 Jul 2023	2 21 Sep 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1700	1650	1105
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	North Tyneside (392)	BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST	North Tyneside (392)
Website	www.whitleybayhighschool.org	stmacademy.org.uk	longbenton.org.uk
Telephone	01917317070	01912588340	01912189500
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Whitley Bay High School

NE25 9AS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Foundation school
Location: Whitley Bay
Tyne and Wear
NE25 9AS
Ofsted: 1 24 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Tyneside (392)
Website: www.whitleybayhighschool.org
Telephone: 01917317070

St Thomas More Catholic High School

NE29 8LF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE29 8LF
Ofsted: 2 10 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website: stmacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01912588340

Longbenton High School

NE12 8ER

Phase / Type: Secondary • Foundation school
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE12 8ER
Ofsted: 2 21 Sep 2022
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Tyneside (392)
Website: longbenton.org.uk
Telephone: 01912189500

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.