South Wellfield First School
Otterburn Avenue, South Wellfield, Whitley Bay, NE25 9QLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
South Wellfield First School is a primary school in Whitley Bay for ages 3 to 9. It is one of the 83 schools in North Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 October 2024, report published 19 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 October 2024
Pupils embody the values of this nurturing, warm and supportive school. Pupils flourish because they are cared for deeply. There is a culture of high expectations. Pupils' needs are at the heart of every decision the school makes. An atmosphere where respect is commonplace has been created by the school. Pupils feel happy and safe in school. They attend eagerly and regularly and are keen to learn. Pupils are routinely kind to each other. The behaviour they show at all points of the day is praiseworthy. The school has high expectations. Everyone models and meets these expectations. Pupils are respectful and understanding of each other's needs. They show consideration and care. The school has designed a curriculum that prepares pupils well for their future education. Staff are ambitious for their pupils. As a result, pupils achieve well. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils participate in a wide range of clubs and extra-curricular activities. These include gardening, handball, music and archery. Activities on offer are tailored to pupils' interests and talents. Learning is enhanced through a range of visits. For example, residential stays away and visits to castles and islands.
What the school should improve
- Some aspects of the wider curriculum for the youngest children are less precise in supporting their learning. This means that on occasion they are not learning the important things they need to know. The school should continue to refine the curriculum so that learning is well identified and well supported across all areas.
Pupil numbers and mix
345 pupils on roll, with places for 300
Schools near South Wellfield First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfield Middle School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Langley First School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Valley Gardens Middle School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| Shiremoor Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Southridge First School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Richardson-Brown
- Phone
- 01912361555
- Address
- Otterburn Avenue, South Wellfield, Whitley Bay, NE25 9QL
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- URN
- 108588
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.