The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–9
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 169
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 14.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mrs Keri Dowdney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
New Hartley, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 0RD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is New Hartley First School's Ofsted rating?
New Hartley First School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend New Hartley First School?
New Hartley First School currently has 169 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does New Hartley First School take?
New Hartley First School caters for pupils aged 3 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is New Hartley First School?
New Hartley First School is in Whitley Bay, NE25 0RD, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does New Hartley First School have a sixth form?
No, New Hartley First School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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