South Wellfield First School
108%
Capacity
324
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About South Wellfield First School
South Wellfield 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 324 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 300 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated South Wellfield First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Richardson-Brown, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
South Wellfield First School is a popular choice with families — it received 116 applications for 60 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 62 were first-preference applications.
South Wellfield First School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (80 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at South Wellfield First School include Forest School, Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Dance, Swimming, Athletics, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, South Wellfield 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 | Otterburn Avenue, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 9QL |
| Headteacher | Andrew Richardson-Brown |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 324 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.4% |
| School Capacity | 324 / 300 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
80 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
116
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
62 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Otterburn Avenue, Whitley Bay
North Tyneside, NE25 9QL
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