Whytrig Middle School
Community middle deemed secondary school in Whitley Bay (Northumberland).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We have a huge amount of pride in Seaton Valley Federation. Our schools offer so much to our students and their families. We are very confident when we say that the federation is ready to explode into its next stage of development.
We have a very simple philosophy when it comes to our schools, simply put, we want them to be outstanding in everything that they do and ensure that students attend a school where they are safe, happy and successful.
A school is only as successful as the support it gets from its parents and carers so we would encourage you to help us ensure your child gets the best education they possibly can. Please do all you can to encourage your child to enjoy their education and never be afraid to contact us if you need help or have a question.
Choosing the right school for your child can be a difficult decision and we hope our website will help you to make that choice.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Lego
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Music MarkMusic
- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
Key facts
- URN
- 122335
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Constituency
- Cramlington and Killingworth
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (13 current, 9 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Rebecca Bray | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Karen Hopper | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Raj Das | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Denise Forrest | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Bryan Howarth | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Alan Paul Rogers | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Helen Campbell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jill English | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Peter Philips | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Louise Clark | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Neil Tully | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Gillian Barry | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Jonathan Kirby Souter | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2013 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Louise Price Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Arlen Pettitt Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Angela Davies Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Laura Ritson Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Lauren Not-applicable Coatsworth Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Darren Mullen Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Richard Goodman Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Susan Dungworth Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Karen McSparron Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
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