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Rockcliffe First School

North Tyneside, NE26 2NRPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
50 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Rockcliffe First School

Rockcliffe First School is a state primary in North Tyneside that is currently educating more pupils than its official capacity suggests. With 272 children on roll against a capacity of 251, the school is clearly in demand locally. That demand is confirmed by its admission data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 83 applications for just 45 places, with 50 of those applications coming from first-preference families. Only 45 first-preference offers could be made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.84 applicants per place. The school’s intake is notably less disadvantaged than the national average, with just 9.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared with a typical primary figure of around 23% across England. The school serves children from age 3 to 9, with nursery provision on site, and has no religious character. It is led by headteacher Tom Jones.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressGrafton Road, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE26 2NR
HeadteacherTom Jones
Local AuthorityNorth Tyneside
Number of Pupils272
Free School Meals (FSM)9.2%
School Capacity272 / 251 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 18 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
GymnasiumSports HallPlaying FieldsForest SchoolSensory RoomDining HallArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersFootballCross CountryAthleticsDanceTennisGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubBook ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: rockcliffeschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Rockcliffe First School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.