Rockcliffe First School
108%
Capacity
272
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Rockcliffe First School
Rockcliffe First School is a state-funded None primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 272 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 251 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Rockcliffe First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tom Jones, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
Rockcliffe First School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 45 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.
Rockcliffe First School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.8/5 from 16 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Rockcliffe First School include Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Art Studios.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cross Country, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Book Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, Rockcliffe 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 | None |
| Address | Grafton Road, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE26 2NR |
| Headteacher | Tom Jones |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 272 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.2% |
| School Capacity | 272 / 251 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Mar 2024. 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
83
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Grafton Road, Whitley Bay
North Tyneside, NE26 2NR
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