The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–9
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 272
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Head
- Mr Tom Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Grafton Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 2NR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCullercoats Primary School
Primary · 809m away
Marine Park First School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
Primary · 1.4km away
Marden High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Monkhouse Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Coquet Park First School
Primary · 1.9km away
Appletree Gardens First School
Primary · 1.9km away
Southlands School
Special school · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rockcliffe First School's Ofsted rating?
Rockcliffe First School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rockcliffe First School?
Rockcliffe First School currently has 272 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rockcliffe First School take?
Rockcliffe First School caters for pupils aged 3 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rockcliffe First School?
Rockcliffe First School is in Whitley Bay, NE26 2NR, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rockcliffe First School have a sixth form?
No, Rockcliffe First School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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