Best 3 Primary schools in Whitley Bay – comparison

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Comparison of primary schools: Coquet Park First School (Primary) in Whitley Bay; Rockcliffe First School (Primary) in Whitley Bay; Southridge First School (Primary) in Whitley Bay — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Coquet Park First School, Rockcliffe First School and Southridge First School. They are primary phase and community school and foundation school type located around Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Coquet Park First School), published Mar 2014. The lowest is 2 (Rockcliffe First School), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Rockcliffe First School (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 800, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–5–10%; all under North Tyneside local authority.

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Attribute	Coquet Park First School NE26 1TQ	Rockcliffe First School NE26 2NR	Southridge First School NE25 9UD
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Foundation school	Primary • Community school
Location	Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear NE26 1TQ	Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear NE26 2NR	Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear NE25 9UD
Latest Ofsted	1 3 Mar 2014	2 18 Mar 2024	2 22 Sep 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	150	251	352
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	North Tyneside (392)	North Tyneside (392)	North Tyneside (392)
Website	www.coquetpark.co.uk	www.rockcliffeschool.org.uk	www.southridgefirst.org.uk
Telephone	01918143340	01916434100	01919176665
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Coquet Park First School

NE26 1TQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Whitley Bay
Tyne and Wear
NE26 1TQ
Ofsted: 1 3 Mar 2014
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Tyneside (392)
Website: www.coquetpark.co.uk
Telephone: 01918143340

Rockcliffe First School

NE26 2NR

Phase / Type: Primary • Foundation school
Location: Whitley Bay
Tyne and Wear
NE26 2NR
Ofsted: 2 18 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Tyneside (392)
Website: www.rockcliffeschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01916434100

Southridge First School

NE25 9UD

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Whitley Bay
Tyne and Wear
NE25 9UD
Ofsted: 2 22 Sep 2022
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Tyneside (392)
Website: www.southridgefirst.org.uk
Telephone: 01919176665

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.