Southridge First School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cranleigh Place Beaumont Park Estate Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear NE25 9UD |
| Reference Number | 108585 |
Southridge First School has shown solid performance with an overall effectiveness rated as 'Good'. The school has witnessed a significant change since its last inspection 15 years ago when it was rated 'Outstanding'. This recent inspection indicates a focus on providing a high-quality education, with leaders implementing a curriculum designed to develop pupils' knowledge across subjects. Pupils feel safe and happy, showcasing positive behaviors and attitudes towardslearning and interacting with one another. However, there are areas identified for improvement, particularly in the consistency of assessment practices across foundation subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 339 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.38%
Girls: 51.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 2 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 3 | 29 | 32 | 61 |
| 4 | 27 | 34 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jul 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2022 | School inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are kind, considerate, and well-mannered.
- Leaders provide a high-quality education with an updated curriculum.
- The reading curriculum is well organized, promoting a love for reading.
- Pupils with SEND receive necessary support and achieve well.
- Pupils enjoy a vibrant early years learning environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects lack precise assessment usage.
- Curriculum organization in subjects like history and design technology needs improvement.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 33 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 3 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Valley Gardens Middle School
Valley Gardens, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AQ |
0.19 miles |
|
Whitley Lodge First School
Woodburn Drive, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 3HW |
0.5 miles |
|
Coquet Park First School
The Links, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 1TQ |
0.66 miles |
|
Monkseaton Middle School
Vernon Drive, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 8JW |
0.81 miles |
|
Appletree Gardens First School
Appletree Gardens, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 8XS |
0.91 miles |
|
Marine Park First School
Park Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 1LT |
0.91 miles |
|
Langley First School
Drumoyne Gardens, West Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9DL |
0.95 miles |
|
Wellfield Middle School
Kielder Road, South Wellfield, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9QW |
0.96 miles |
|
South Wellfield First School
Otterburn Avenue, South Wellfield, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9QL |
0.96 miles |
|
Marden Bridge Middle School
Lovaine Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 8RW |
1.11 miles |
|
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9EG |
1.15 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
Farringdon Road, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 3EY |
1.52 miles |
|
Rockcliffe First School
Grafton Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 2NR |
1.6 miles |
|
Preston Grange Primary School
Chiltern Road, Preston Grange, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 9QL |
1.61 miles |
|
Holywell Village First School
Holywell, Holywell Village, Whitley Bay, Northumberland, NE25 0LN |
1.79 miles |
|
Cullercoats Primary School
Marden Avenue, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4PB |
1.85 miles |
|
Shiremoor Primary School
Stanton Road, Shiremoor, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE27 0PW |
1.9 miles |
|
Monkhouse Primary School
Wallington Avenue, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 3SH |
1.92 miles |
|
New York Primary School
Lanark Close, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8DP |
1.99 miles |
|
Seaton Sluice First School
Granville Avenue, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 4BX |
2 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Whitley Bay High School
Deneholm, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AS |
0.22 miles |
|
Woodlawn School
Drumoyne Gardens, West Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9DL |
0.96 miles |
|
Monkseaton High School
Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9EQ |
1.28 miles |
|
Marden High School
Hartington Road, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 3RZ |
1.94 miles |
|
John Spence Community High School
Preston Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 9PU |
2.03 miles |
|
Southlands School
Beach Road, Tynemouth, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 2QR |
2.06 miles |
|
Parkside House School
Station Road, Backworth, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE27 0AB |
2.17 miles |
|
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Lynn Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8LF |
2.19 miles |
|
Seaton Valley High School
Prospect Avenue, Seaton Delaval, NE25 0FW |
2.7 miles |
|
Kings Priory School
Huntington Place, Tynemouth, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4RF |
2.77 miles |
|
Norham High School
Alnwick Avenue, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7BU |
3.01 miles |
|
Silverdale School
Langdale Gardens, Howdon, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 0HG |
3.11 miles |
|
Churchill Community College
Churchill Street, Wallsend, NE28 7TN |
3.38 miles |
|
Churchill Community College
Churchill Street, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7TN |
3.39 miles |
|
Beacon Hill School
Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9JW |
3.9 miles |
|
George Stephenson High School
Southgate, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 6SA |
3.97 miles |
|
Percy Hedley School
West Lane, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 7BH |
4.03 miles |
|
Burnside College
St Peter's Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7LQ |
4.25 miles |
|
Longbenton High School
Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8ER |
4.61 miles |
|
Tyne Coast College
St George's Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6ET |
4.82 miles |