The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
- 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–9
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 324
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Head
- Mr Andrew Richardson-Brown (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
Otterburn Avenue, South Wellfield, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9QL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is South Wellfield First School's Ofsted rating?
South Wellfield First School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Wellfield First School?
South Wellfield First School currently has 324 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Wellfield First School take?
South Wellfield First School caters for pupils aged 3 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is South Wellfield First School?
South Wellfield First School is in Whitley Bay, NE25 9QL, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Wellfield First School have a sixth form?
No, South Wellfield First School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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