Coquet Park First School
117%
Capacity
175
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About Coquet Park First School
Coquet Park First School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 175 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (117% of 150 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Colleen Ward, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
Coquet Park First School is a popular choice with families — it received 95 applications for 26 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
Coquet Park First School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.2/5 from 1 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 93% recommending the school (55 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Coquet Park First School include Playing Fields, Library, Forest School, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Swimming, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 2.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, Coquet Park 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 | 3 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | The Links, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE26 1TQ |
| Headteacher | Colleen Ward |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 175 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 2.5% |
| School Capacity | 175 / 150 (117% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Apr 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
55 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
95
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Links, Whitley Bay
North Tyneside, NE26 1TQ
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