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South Wellfield First School

North Tyneside, NE25 9QLPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
62 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About South Wellfield First School

South Wellfield First School in North Tyneside is a state primary for children aged 3 to 9, and it is currently running above its official capacity. With 324 pupils on roll against a capacity of 300, the school is clearly popular with local families. That popularity is backed up by the admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 116 applications for just 60 places, making it oversubscribed by a ratio of 1.93. Of those applicants, 62 put it as their first preference, and 57 of those were offered a place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 6.4%, which is notably low compared with the national average and suggests the school draws from a relatively affluent catchment. The school has a nursery provision, so families can start their children here from age three, and it feeds into the local first school system before children move on at age nine.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOtterburn Avenue, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 9QL
HeadteacherAndrew Richardson-Brown
Local AuthorityNorth Tyneside
Number of Pupils324
Free School Meals (FSM)6.4%
School Capacity324 / 300 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolLibraryICT SuitePlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

GymnasticsDanceSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningFilm ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Wellfield First School

South Wellfield 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.