Rockcliffe First School

Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard

Not published

Raw: No data published

KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Not published

Raw: No data published

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: Not used

Raw: Good

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 7 February 2024
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Grafton Road

Whitley Bay, NE262NR
Phone: 1916434100
Website: rockcliffeschool.org.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 108583
Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Address: Grafton Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NR
Website: www.rockcliffeschool.org.uk/
Age range: 3-9
Gender: Mixed
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: The North Tyneside Learning Trust
Capacity: 251 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 270
Free School Meals: 8.9% (24 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 0.7% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 95.6%; Excellent
Persistent Absence: 8.2%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:: 8.2 (9.3 below average)
Low Absence Rate:: 4.4 (2.2 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 20 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 39; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 270 pupils; 3-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"shining brightly together"

Ready Responsible Respectful

Facilities

School building School grounds

Curriculum Highlights

Rockcliffe Learning Superpowers Beach School Early Years & Phonics English maths Science Art Computing DT Geography History MfL (French) Music PE PSHE RE

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club: 8:00am - 8:45am; After School Club: 3:15pm - 6:00pm. Breakfast: £5 per session; After School: £10 per session. Bookings and payments via the School Gateway app. Sessions limited to 40 spaces. Snacks provided; juice, milk and water available. Registration required before attendance via emailing [email protected]. Information about allergies or dietary needs should be provided.

SEND Provision

Our SENCO is Joanna Thompson and she is supported by our Early Years Lead, Lynsey Duggan. The school holds the Dyslexia Friendly Award and is titled a Dyslexia Friendly School. Rockcliffe First School documents include SEND Policy and SEND Report, Accessibility Policy & Plan.