South Wellfield First School

A not judged community school school in North Tyneside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for South Wellfield First School.

Whitley Bay, NE259QL Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-9 Mixed intake
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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
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Not Judged

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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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
8 October 2024
Previous grade
Good
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
Otterburn Avenue
South Wellfield
Whitley Bay, NE259QL

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108588
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Otterburn Avenue, South Wellfield, Whitley Bay, NE25 9QL
Age range
3-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
300 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
332
Free School Meals
6.5% (22 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.9%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.8 (10.7 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.1 (2.5 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
332 pupils
3-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We Shine Brightly"

Head Teacher's Message

Hello and welcome to South Wellfield First School! We are a two-form entry first school proud to serve families in Whitley Bay, Monkseaton, Shiremoor and Backworth.

Curriculum Highlights

EYFS English Phonics/Spelling Maths Science Art Computing Design Technology French Geography History Music PE PSHE RE Shining Brightly Outdoor Learning Forest School

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes SENDPadlet and Neurodiversity Padlet; SENDCo is Victoria Ruddle; North Tyneside SEND resources linked; contact [email protected].

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions follow the same criteria used for Reception admissions by North Tyneside: Looked after children and children with an EHCP; children living in the catchment area; priority given to children with brothers/sisters currently attending South Wellfield First School; remaining places allocated to children living nearest the school; children with Special Educational Needs.

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