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| name = Whitley Bay High School
| name = Whitley Bay High School
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| head = Mr Steve Wilson
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==Admissions==
==Admissions==
The school has 1600 pupils; 500 are in the sixth form. In 2006, the school was awarded Specialist College Status in Science & Humanities.
The school has 1600 pupils; more than 600 are in the sixth form. In 2006, the school was awarded Specialist College Status in Science & Humanities.


It is situated next to ''Monkseaton Drive'' (A1148), towards the north of [[Monkseaton]]. There is s subway for access under the main road. It is in the parish of St Peter, Monkseaton.
It is situated next to ''Monkseaton Drive'' (A1148), towards the north of [[Monkseaton]]. There is a subway for access under the main road. It is in the parish of St Peter, Monkseaton.

===Intake===
Most students live in the surrounding area of Whitley Bay, Tynemouth and Monkseaton. The rest are from other parts of Tyne and Wear. The majority of students join the school from one of four middle schools: [[Valley Gardens Middle School]], Wellfield Middle School, [[Monkseaton Middle School]], and [[Marden Bridge Middle School]]. Many students remain at the school, from year 9 to year 13, taking A levels in the sixth-form (year 12–13).


==History==
==History==
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==Buildings==
==Buildings==
The school has since been rebuilt and all except D-Block and a portion of C-Block have been replaced.<ref>{{Cite web |last=School |first=Whitley Bay High |title=New Build Gallery |url=https://www.whitleybayhighschool.org/new-build-gallery |access-date=2024-10-20 |website=Whitley Bay High School |language=en}}</ref> It had four main buildings, with several other outlying blocks around them. They were:
It has four main buildings, with several other outlying blocks around them. They are:


* '''A-Block''': [[English language|English]], [[Modern Foreign Languages]] ([[French language|French]] and [[German language|German]]), [[Science]] (predominately [[Chemistry]]), the school [[gym]], [[Canteen (place)|canteen]], main hall and various offices.
* '''A-Block''': [[English language|English]], [[Modern Foreign Languages]] ([[French language|French]] and [[German language|German]]), [[Science]] (predominantly [[Chemistry]]), the school [[gym]], [[Canteen (place)|canteen]], main hall and various offices.
* '''B-Block''': [[Mathematics]], [[Geography]], [[Philosophy|Philosophy and Ethics]], [[Information and communication technologies in education#United Kingdom|ICT]] and an additional [[sports hall]] (known as B-Block Hall).
* '''B-Block''': [[Mathematics]], [[Geography]], [[Philosophy|Philosophy and Ethics]], [[Information and communication technologies in education#United Kingdom|ICT]] and an additional [[sports hall]] (known as B-Block Hall).
* '''C-Block''': [[Childcare]], [[Design and Technology]], [[Media Studies]], [[Food Technology]], [[Healthcare]], [[Science]] (predominately [[Biology]]), learning support and [[Textiles]].
* '''C-Block''': [[Childcare]], [[Design and Technology]], [[Media Studies]], [[Food Technology]], [[Healthcare]], [[Science]] (predominantly [[Biology]]), learning support and [[Textiles]].
* '''D-Block''' (built 2003): [[Art]], [[Drama]], [[Music]], [[Science]] (predominately [[Physics]]), the School [[Library]], a music recording studio and a drama studio.
* '''D-Block''' (built 2003): [[Art]], [[Drama]], [[Music]], [[Science]] (predominantly [[Physics]]), the School [[Library]], a music recording studio and a drama studio.
* '''E-Block''' (built 2008): [[Art]] and [[Textiles]].
* '''E-Block''' (built 2008): [[Art]] and [[Textiles]].
*'''F-Block''': [[Psychology]].
*'''F-Block''': [[Psychology]].
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* '''G-Block''': [[Business Studies]] and [[Economics]].
* '''G-Block''': [[Business Studies]] and [[Economics]].
*'''H-Block''': [[History]] and a Reprographics office.
*'''H-Block''': [[History]] and a Reprographics office.
*'''I-Block''': [[Physical education]] block for written work.
*'''I-Block''': [[Physical education]] block for written work.
*'''S-Block''': Media.
*'''S-Block''': Media.

===Renovation===
As well as this, there is a block which contains the Physical Education offices, changing rooms, and main sports hall&nbsp;— it was refurbished in 2003. In 2006, major renovation took place for the 6th form facilities. The very small common room was emptied out, and extended into a new 2-storey block in between blocks A and B. This new block provides 6th form students with a 24 unit ICT facility, predominantly for their use, as well as a new 6th form cafe. The ground floor of this block consists of specialised IT rooms built. These rooms feature computers, projectors, interactive white boards and comfortable chairs. This is referred to as the ACL Block and features classrooms "SX1" and "SX2".
Also, in mid-2006 there was a major renovation of C-Block and the science laboratories on its first floor was completed. The new building work included two observation classrooms (one a laboratory and the other a normal classroom), with one way mirrors allowing people in a small room in between the two observation classrooms to sit and observe lessons without being seen.

The school also offers use of their facilities and are available to rent. Facilities to rent include their 3 multi-purpose outdoor courts, their school Gym, their IT rooms and general classrooms.

==Student TV Station==
Whitley Bay High School also offers students the opportunity to become involved in its [[student television station]], Bay TV, conceived in 2006, through a student-teacher partnership. All programmes are broadcast through its own website. The mainstay of the station's broadcasts are 'Jam Today,' a popular music show, and 'It's Baytime!' a news & current affairs programme. The station recently received favorable critical appreciation from the likes of BBC News readers [[Huw Edwards (journalist)|Huw Edwards]] and [[Sophie Raworth]], and Channel 4's [[Alex Thomson (journalist)|Alex Thomson]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2008}} In addition, an article about Bay TV appeared in the north-east's [[Evening Chronicle]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2008}}

The student TV station is helping to promote special needs awareness, and will base future issues around this theme.

==Uniform==
* [[White]] school [[polo shirt]]
* [[Navy blue|Navy]] school [[sweatshirt]] and/or
* [[Navy blue|Navy]] school [[hoodie]]
* [[Black]] school [[trousers]] or [[skirt]]
* [[Black]] [[trainers]] or [[shoes]]


==Former pupils==
==Former pupils==
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* [[Alan Campbell (politician)|Alan Campbell]] – MP for Tynemouth, taught History at the school from 1980–9, and married a former pupil.
* [[Alan Campbell (politician)|Alan Campbell]] – MP for Tynemouth, taught History at the school from 1980–9, and married a former pupil.
* [[Frank Collins (British Army soldier)|Frank Collins]] – SAS Soldier, first to enter the building in the Iranian Embassy Siege. Later ordained as a Church of England minister. Committed suicide in 1998 a year after the publication of his book 'Baptism of Fire'.
* [[Frank Collins (British Army soldier)|Frank Collins]] – SAS Soldier, first to enter the building in the Iranian Embassy Siege. Later ordained as a Church of England minister. Committed suicide in 1998 a year after the publication of his book 'Baptism of Fire'.
* [[Dan Ellis]] – Prime Ministers Points of Light Awardee, BAFTA Love of Film Award Winner.
* [[Graham Fenton]] – Footballer who formerly played for Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers and Leicester City.
* [[Graham Fenton]] – Footballer who formerly played for Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers and Leicester City.
* [[Sam Fender]] – Musician and Brit Award Winner
* [[Sam Fender]] – Musician and Brit Award Winner
* Prof Sir [[Lawrence Freedman]] CBE, Professor of War Studies since 1982 at [[King's College London]], and one of the inquirers of [[The Iraq Inquiry]]
* Prof Sir [[Lawrence Freedman]] CBE, Professor of War Studies since 1982 at [[King's College London]], and one of the inquirers of [[The Iraq Inquiry]]
* [[John Gilroy (artist)|John Thomas Young Gilroy]] – English artist and illustrator, best known for his advertising posters for Guinness, the Irish stout.
* [[John Gilroy (artist)|John Thomas Young Gilroy]] – English artist and illustrator, best known for his advertising posters for Guinness, the Irish stout.
* [[Paul Noble]] – artist, creator of Nobson Newtown, an ongoing series of drawings of an imaginary surrealist city.
* [[Alex Oates]] – Award-winning playwright and screenwriter.
* [[Alex Oates]] – Award-winning playwright and screenwriter.
* [[Edward Olive]] – photographer & screen actor (based in [[Madrid]]).
* [[Joyce Quin, Baroness Quin|Joyce Quin]] – Baroness Quin of Gateshead, former MP for Gateshead East, also former prisons minister and deputy agriculture minister.
* [[Joyce Quin, Baroness Quin|Joyce Quin]] – Baroness Quin of Gateshead, former MP for Gateshead East, also former prisons minister and deputy agriculture minister.
* [[Peter Ramage]] – professional footballer
* [[Peter Ramage]] – professional footballer
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* [[Roger Uttley]] – former English rugby union player. Taught PE in the 1970s.
* [[Roger Uttley]] – former English rugby union player. Taught PE in the 1970s.
* Dame [[Ethel Wormald]], Labour councillor and Lord Mayor of Liverpool
* Dame [[Ethel Wormald]], Labour councillor and Lord Mayor of Liverpool
* [[Elliot Anderson (footballer)|Elliot Anderson]] - professional footballer.
* [[Will Lenney]], Successful YouTuber with over 4 Million Subscribers.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:1935 establishments in England]]
[[Category:1935 establishments in England]]
[[Category:Foundation schools in the Metropolitan Borough of North Tyneside]]
[[Category:Foundation schools in the Metropolitan Borough of North Tyneside]]
[[Category:Comprehensive schools in Tyne and Wear]]

Latest revision as of 11:46, 8 November 2024

Whitley Bay High School
Pictured in 2011
Address
Map
Deneholm

Monkseaton
Whitley Bay
,
Tyne and Wear
,
NE25 9AS

England
Coordinates55°02′53″N 1°27′57″W / 55.04809°N 1.46593°W / 55.04809; -1.46593
Information
TypeFoundation school
Established1935
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
Department for Education URN108638 Tables
OfstedReports
Chair of GovernorsPaul Mitchell
HeadteacherSteve Wilson
Staffapprox. 180
GenderMixed
Age13 to 18
Enrolment1,602
Colour(s)Blue and White
Websitehttp://www.whitleybayhighschool.org

Whitley Bay High School is a mixed upper school and sixth form located in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, England.

Admissions

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The school has 1600 pupils; more than 600 are in the sixth form. In 2006, the school was awarded Specialist College Status in Science & Humanities.

It is situated next to Monkseaton Drive (A1148), towards the north of Monkseaton. There is a subway for access under the main road. It is in the parish of St Peter, Monkseaton.

History

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Grammar school

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The school was originally built as a grammar school in 1963, and was originally known as Whitley Bay and Monkseaton Grammar School. The buildings were officially opened on 7 December 1963, by Edward Boyle, Baron Boyle of Handsworth. It was formerly housed in what is now the Marden Bridge Middle School. The original buildings on site were A Block, B Block and C Block.

Comprehensive

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In 1973, it became a high school. In 1995, the biology class of Elizabeth Pollock featured in the Radio 4 programme Six of the Best, looking at how the human eye worked.

Buildings

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The school has since been rebuilt and all except D-Block and a portion of C-Block have been replaced.[1] It had four main buildings, with several other outlying blocks around them. They were:

Former pupils

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References

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  1. ^ School, Whitley Bay High. "New Build Gallery". Whitley Bay High School. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
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