Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
Contact details for the school

School Name: Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
Address: Seatonville Road
Town/City: Whitley Bay
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE25 9EG
Telephone Number: 01913 130490
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust
Sponsor: Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Kathryn DiMambro
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 330 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 79% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.6%

Location and administration

URN: 148451
DfE Number: 392/3317
UKPRN: 10087733
UPRN: 47003308
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: North Tyneside (E08000022)
Constituency: Tynemouth (E14001557)
Electoral Ward: Monkseaton (E05015874)
Diocese: RC08(Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle)

Easting & Northing: 434277E, 571103N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 2' 2.08" N 1° 27' 54.39" W
Plus Code: 9C7W2GMM+HX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Monkseaton High School (0.2km)
  2. Appletree Gardens First School (0.4km)
  3. Woodlawn School (0.6km)
  4. Langley First School (0.6km)
  5. Monkseaton Middle School (0.6km)
  6. Preston Grange Primary School (0.7km)
  7. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats (1.1km)
  8. Marden Bridge Middle School (1.1km)
  9. John Spence Community High School (1.5km)
  10. Valley Gardens Middle School (1.5km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Julia Brachtvogel - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 20 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 May 2026.
  • Mrs Derna Campbell - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 June 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 June 2026.
  • Mrs Louise Harrison - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 January 2026.
  • Mr Martin Hughes - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 April 2026.
  • Mrs Carol Jewitt - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 June 2026.