Langley First School
103%
Capacity
310
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Langley First School
Langley 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 310 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 300 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Langley First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher S Ward, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
Langley First School is a popular choice with families — it received 107 applications for 47 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Langley First School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Gymnastics, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Chess, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, Langley 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 | Drumoyne Gardens, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 9DL |
| Headteacher | S Ward |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 310 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.5% |
| School Capacity | 310 / 300 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed47
107
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
45 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Drumoyne Gardens, Whitley Bay
North Tyneside, NE25 9DL
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