Appletree Gardens First School, Whitley Bay
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2013 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
30.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.7
Avg class size
23.3
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
10
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
292 pupils
293 capacity
1 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Whitley Bay
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Whitley Bay
Admissions Demand - North Tyneside
Places available
2,530
Applications
2,044
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
97.5%
Primary admissions across North Tyneside (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.24636%
Overall absence
15.98174%
Persistent absence
219
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Appletree Gardens First School
Monkseaton Coastal School
Woodlawn School
Monkseaton High School
Marden Bridge Middle School
Valley Gardens Middle School
Whitley Bay High School
Wellfield Middle School
Marden High School
John Spence Community High School
Southlands School
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