Appletree Gardens First School
118%
Capacity
345
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Appletree Gardens First School
Appletree Gardens First School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 2 to 9. The school has 345 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (118% of 293 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Appletree Gardens First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Bruce, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
Appletree Gardens First School is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 32 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
Appletree Gardens First School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.9/5 from 26 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Appletree Gardens First School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Tennis, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, Appletree Gardens First School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Appletree Gardens, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 8XS |
| Headteacher | Helen Bruce |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 345 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.1% |
| School Capacity | 345 / 293 (118% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
66
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Appletree Gardens, Whitley Bay
North Tyneside, NE25 8XS
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