Parent View

Below are some quotes and statistics which highlight the views of our parents from year groups 9-13 for the academic year 2023-2024. 

We have shared this information with our Governors and staff and it has been well received. 

Thanks for your continued support.

Parent Survey May 2024

Parent Quotes

'We chose WBHS without visiting the school due to covid and with every parents evening, workshop and open evening we have been so impressed with it. The teachers visibly care about their students, the students can be themselves and find the path they want to take. In the past year, the preparation for GCSEs has been outstanding. So much support, guidance and motivation from the teachers and school. I’m so pleased my other son is starting in Y9 this coming September. The school should be very proud of the amazing work they do.'

'Thank you for all the hard work and effort from everyone at WBHS that goes into what you do. We couldn’t have wished for a better school for our children to attend.' 

Parent Survey October 2023

Year 9 Parent Quotes 

• "Great communication from the school. Really feel like the kids are listened to and cared for! Brilliant start, thank you."
• "NAME has been made to feel very welcome and the transition to high school has been made seamless for her. Thank you."
• "NAME has absolutely loved his first term at WBHS. He really likes the teaching staff and his tutor. I am impressed with the communication and support for parents. We feel lucky to have NAME come to your school."
• "Thank you - you're all doing a fantastic job."
• "I feel like it's been a breath of fresh air for NAME moving to the school."
• "NAME'S support worker is a legend!"
• "NAME loves school, his friends and his teachers. I'm very proud of their progress."
• "NAME'S first half term could not have been better".

Year 10 Parent Quotes

• "Thank you so much to all the staff at Whitley High who continue to make High School such a positive experience for NAME. He is very happy at the school and feels very well supported by all of his teachers and the school’s staff. Thank you.
• "NAME has already received 2 praise postcards this term which is excellent. Thank you"
• "NAME has received fantastic support and as such has settled really well back into school
• "Thank you for your support and teaching and for parent evenings because it reminds me how best to support my children."
• "Huge thanks for your enthusiastic encouragement."
• "The SEND department is amazing. NAME had never felt so supported and we have never felt so informed as we do in this school."
• "Thank you all !! We feel very lucky to be able to send our son to this school!"

Year 11 Parent Quotes

• "I’m always impressed with the dedication and support of all the teachers and staff. Thank you!"
• "We are so very pleased with WBHS and the efforts that all staff make to look after NAME and ensure he becomes the best version of himself."
• "The additional revision sessions are great and really appreciated."
• "I feel extremely privileged that my daughter is part of this outstanding school community. The adjustments made and lengths they have gone to to support her (and me) first rate. I would like to express my thanks to all of the staff who go above and beyond to help her feel comfortable and supported."
• "Pastoral support at the school is outstanding and is helping my child to feel happy and study successfully"
• "Thank you for all your continued hard work. We’re so lucky to have such a great school for our son."
• "I would strongly recommend WBHS to any parent. As an experienced member of SLT in another school, but a first time mother of Y11 student I have to say the parent information evening was just pitched spot on from a school angle but also with great empathy to challenges a parent faces in 2023! Thanks for all you do. It really is spot on."
• "Leadership and the staff really support their students both academically and also in terms of their well being.  As parent, we are so impressed with the staff and school and the positive, nurturing impact this has on our child and all of the students who are lucky enough to come to Whitley Bay High School."

Sixth Form - October 2023

Further Quotes

• "Expectations were explained to students and parents at the start of year 12 which I think is helpful. Enabling parents to support their child and start on a positive direction."
• "Great experience so far - excited to see how she progresses many thanks to all the teaching and support staff"
• "I feel positive about the start that (my child) has made to sixth form and the quality of teaching that he has experienced thus far."
• "My son has really embraced his transition to sixth form and is fully engaged in his learning and has high aspirations for his future."

Ofsted

Ofsted are also keen to hear your views of our school. Parent View can be contacted via this link:

https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/

Year 9 Parents Information Evening Survey 2023 (259 Parents)*

Year 12 Tutor Evening Survey 2023 (166 Parents)