Rockcliffe First School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Grafton Road Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear NE26 2NR |
| Reference Number | 108583 |
Rockcliffe First School has been rated as 'Good' in its recent inspection, showcasing a strong commitment to providing a positive educational environment. The school's notable strengths include its outstanding personal development and behaviour and attitudes of pupils, indicating that students thrive in a supportive and nurturing atmosphere. Leaders and staff are dedicated to ensuring high standards across most subjects, with effective early years provision that helps children develop essential skills early on. Although the school was previously rated as 'Outstanding' 12 years ago, this current inspection acknowledges the strengths while also addressing areas for improvement, particularly in a few foundation subjects where curriculum development is necessary.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 272 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.43%
Girls: 52.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 19 | 43 |
| 2 | 21 | 27 | 48 |
| 3 | 24 | 21 | 45 |
| 4 | 20 | 28 | 48 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.8% |
| White, Other | 4.8% |
| White & Asian | 3.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 07 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes of pupils
- Strong support for pupils with SEND
- Effective early years provision
- Well-sequenced and broad curriculum
- Excellent pastoral leadership
- High standards of achievement in most subjects
- Strong partnerships with parents
Areas for Improvement
- A few foundation subjects require further development
- Insufficient opportunities for pupils to revisit previous learning in some subjects
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Cullercoats Primary School
Marden Avenue, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4PB |
0.5 miles |
|
Marden Bridge Middle School
Lovaine Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 8RW |
0.65 miles |
|
Marine Park First School
Park Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 1LT |
0.73 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
Farringdon Road, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 3EY |
0.84 miles |
|
Monkhouse Primary School
Wallington Avenue, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 3SH |
1.03 miles |
|
Monkseaton Middle School
Vernon Drive, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 8JW |
1.15 miles |
|
Coquet Park First School
The Links, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 1TQ |
1.16 miles |
|
Appletree Gardens First School
Appletree Gardens, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 8XS |
1.21 miles |
|
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9EG |
1.33 miles |
|
Preston Grange Primary School
Chiltern Road, Preston Grange, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 9QL |
1.47 miles |
|
Valley Gardens Middle School
Valley Gardens, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AQ |
1.48 miles |
|
Langley First School
Drumoyne Gardens, West Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9DL |
1.59 miles |
|
Southridge First School
Cranleigh Place, Beaumont Park Estate, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9UD |
1.6 miles |
|
Whitley Lodge First School
Woodburn Drive, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 3HW |
1.6 miles |
|
King Edward Primary School
Preston Avenue, North Shields, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE30 2BD |
1.69 miles |
|
Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School
Percy Square, North Shields, NE30 4AG |
1.83 miles |
|
Whitehouse Primary School
Whitehouse Lane, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8PE |
2.01 miles |
|
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Kielder Terrace, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 2AD |
2.03 miles |
|
Spring Gardens Primary School
Brightman Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 0HP |
2.17 miles |
|
South Wellfield First School
Otterburn Avenue, South Wellfield, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9QL |
2.24 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Marden High School
Hartington Road, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 3RZ |
0.95 miles |
|
Southlands School
Beach Road, Tynemouth, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 2QR |
1.3 miles |
|
Monkseaton High School
Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9EQ |
1.35 miles |
|
Whitley Bay High School
Deneholm, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AS |
1.37 miles |
|
John Spence Community High School
Preston Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 9PU |
1.42 miles |
|
Kings Priory School
Huntington Place, Tynemouth, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4RF |
1.51 miles |
|
Woodlawn School
Drumoyne Gardens, West Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9DL |
1.57 miles |
|
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Lynn Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8LF |
2.29 miles |
|
Norham High School
Alnwick Avenue, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7BU |
2.83 miles |
|
Silverdale School
Langdale Gardens, Howdon, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 0HG |
3.4 miles |
|
Parkside House School
Station Road, Backworth, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE27 0AB |
3.42 miles |
|
Churchill Community College
Churchill Street, Wallsend, NE28 7TN |
3.78 miles |
|
Tyne Coast College
St George's Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6ET |
3.78 miles |
|
Churchill Community College
Churchill Street, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7TN |
3.79 miles |
|
Bamburgh School
Norham Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 7TD |
4.04 miles |
|
Mortimer Community College
Reading Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4UG |
4.1 miles |
|
Seaton Valley High School
Prospect Avenue, Seaton Delaval, NE25 0FW |
4.26 miles |
|
Park View School
Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA |
4.36 miles |
|
St Wilfrid's RC College
Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA |
4.5 miles |
|
Harton Academy
Lisle Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6DL |
4.59 miles |