Whitley Lodge 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 · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Whitley Lodge creates a warm, respectful community where every child thrives academically and personally. Teachers use expert assessment to spot and fix learning gaps quickly, ensuring all pupils - including those with additional needs - make rapid progress. The school goes beyond academics with a rich programme of clubs, sports, theatre performances and outdoor learning that builds confident, well-rounded children.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve above national averages in tests and develop secure knowledge across a broad curriculum including science, art and religious education
- Attendance is well above national averages for all pupil groups, with calm and courteous behaviour throughout the school
- High-quality teaching uses assessment skilfully to address misconceptions and support all learners, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Early years curriculum is highly effective with children making rapid progress in phonics, writing and number from their starting points
- Extensive personal development programme including music clubs, sports, and stage performance opportunities at a local theatre
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Music clubs, variety of sports, stage performance opportunities at local theatre, beach trips, Royal National Lifeboat Institution seaside safety sessions, school council, buddy system, leadership roles
Whitley Lodge First School is a high-performing first school where pupils achieve consistently well across all subjects and develop strong foundations in reading, writing and mathematics. The school maintains an open and positive culture with excellent attendance, behaviour and wellbeing outcomes.
At a Glance
6.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
26.1
Avg class size
23.5
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
109%
Over capacity
250 pupils
230 capacity
20 places over capacity
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)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
2.37128%
Overall absence
0.55249%
Persistent absence
181
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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