Marine Park First School
129%
Capacity
488
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Marine Park First School
Marine 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 488 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (129% of 378 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Marine Park First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stephen Easton, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
Marine Park First School is a popular choice with families — it received 159 applications for 86 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 81 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Marine Park First School include Sports Hall, Library, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Cricket, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Drama, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, Marine 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 | Park Road, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE26 1LT |
| Headteacher | Stephen Easton |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 488 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.2% |
| School Capacity | 488 / 378 (129% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed86
159
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
81 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Park Road, Whitley Bay
North Tyneside, NE26 1LT
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