Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay

Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, NE25 9EG
Part of: BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay, NE25 9EG
349 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
21.70% FSM %
174 Boys
175 Girls
About Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is a mixed-gender Academies located in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 349 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Kathryn DiMambro.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority North Tyneside
Region North East
Administrative District North Tyneside
Parliamentary Constituency Tynemouth
Ward Monkseaton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-08-2021
UKPRN 10087733
URN 148451
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (5)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Julia Brachtvogel Chair of Local Governing Body 20/05/2022 19/05/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Derna Campbell Local Governor 14/06/2022 13/06/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Louise Harrison Local Governor 01/02/2022 31/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Martin Hughes Local Governor 06/04/2022 05/04/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Carol Jewitt Local Governor 16/06/2022 13/06/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Monkseaton High School
0.22 km • Whitley Bay
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0.6 km • Whitley Bay
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Monkseaton Middle School
0.63 km • Whitley Bay
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Frequently Asked Questions
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside.
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay has 349 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is Mrs Kathryn DiMambro.
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is at Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, NE25 9EG, in the North Tyneside local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay: Does not have a sixth form.
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Kathryn DiMambro
Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, NE25 9EG
01916432080
www.staroftheseaschool.co.uk
Location
NE25 9EG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148451
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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