Appletree Gardens First School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 9
Ofsted: Good

Appletree Gardens, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, NE25 8XSOpen in maps

Appletree Gardens First School is a primary school in Whitley Bay for ages 2 to 9. It is one of the 83 schools in North Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 November 2013, report published 5 December 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

292 pupils on roll, with places for 293

Eligible for free school meals27.4%

27.4%, 0.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.6%

8.6%, 13 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.1%

15.1%, 0.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.7%

2.7%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Appletree Gardens First School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Monkseaton Coastal School0.1 milesOfsted: Good44% met the expected standard
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay0.3 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Langley First School0.4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Marden Bridge Middle School0.6 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats0.7 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Foundation school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Trust
The North Tyneside Learning Trust
Age range
2 to 9
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Bruce
Phone
01912523546
Website
appletreegardens.org.uk
Address
Appletree Gardens, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, NE25 8XS
Local authority
North Tyneside
URN
108584

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.