Marine Park First School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Park Road Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear NE26 1LT |
| Reference Number | 108589 |
Marine Park First School has transitioned from its previous outstanding rating to a good evaluation in its first inspection in 15 years, reflecting a well-planned curriculum and high expectations set by leaders. The school successfully fosters a calm and supportive atmosphere, ensuring pupils feel safe and engaged in their learning. While there are notable strengths, particularly in personal development and supportive community ties, the school recognizes the ongoing journey to enhance educational quality further.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 488 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.75%
Girls: 52.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 44 | 90 |
| 2 | 38 | 51 | 89 |
| 3 | 49 | 42 | 91 |
| 4 | 47 | 45 | 92 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.5% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 28 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong curriculum planning that emphasizes knowledge and skills
- High expectations for academic and social development
- Outstanding personal development and understanding of British values
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Well-organized and resourced indoor provision in early years
- Strong community connections and a variety of extracurricular activities
Areas for Improvement
- Work in mathematics is not demanding enough for some pupils
- Assessment systems in RE are still in early development stages
- Limited resources and activities in the outdoor early years provision
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 43 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 34 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Coquet Park First School
The Links, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 1TQ |
0.44 miles |
|
Marden Bridge Middle School
Lovaine Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 8RW |
0.57 miles |
|
Rockcliffe First School
Grafton Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 2NR |
0.73 miles |
|
Monkseaton Middle School
Vernon Drive, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 8JW |
0.8 miles |
|
Valley Gardens Middle School
Valley Gardens, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AQ |
0.84 miles |
|
Whitley Lodge First School
Woodburn Drive, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 3HW |
0.87 miles |
|
Southridge First School
Cranleigh Place, Beaumont Park Estate, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9UD |
0.91 miles |
|
Appletree Gardens First School
Appletree Gardens, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 8XS |
0.92 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
Farringdon Road, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 3EY |
1.06 miles |
|
Cullercoats Primary School
Marden Avenue, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4PB |
1.11 miles |
|
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9EG |
1.16 miles |
|
Langley First School
Drumoyne Gardens, West Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9DL |
1.25 miles |
|
Monkhouse Primary School
Wallington Avenue, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 3SH |
1.42 miles |
|
Preston Grange Primary School
Chiltern Road, Preston Grange, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 9QL |
1.5 miles |
|
South Wellfield First School
Otterburn Avenue, South Wellfield, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9QL |
1.71 miles |
|
Wellfield Middle School
Kielder Road, South Wellfield, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9QW |
1.72 miles |
|
Whitehouse Primary School
Whitehouse Lane, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8PE |
2.1 miles |
|
King Edward Primary School
Preston Avenue, North Shields, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE30 2BD |
2.1 miles |
|
New York Primary School
Lanark Close, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8DP |
2.24 miles |
|
Seaton Sluice First School
Granville Avenue, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 4BX |
2.36 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Whitley Bay High School
Deneholm, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AS |
0.69 miles |
|
Monkseaton High School
Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9EQ |
1.24 miles |
|
Woodlawn School
Drumoyne Gardens, West Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9DL |
1.24 miles |
|
Marden High School
Hartington Road, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 3RZ |
1.39 miles |
|
Southlands School
Beach Road, Tynemouth, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 2QR |
1.65 miles |
|
John Spence Community High School
Preston Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 9PU |
1.7 miles |
|
Kings Priory School
Huntington Place, Tynemouth, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4RF |
2.13 miles |
|
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Lynn Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8LF |
2.29 miles |
|
Parkside House School
Station Road, Backworth, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE27 0AB |
2.94 miles |
|
Norham High School
Alnwick Avenue, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7BU |
2.99 miles |
|
Silverdale School
Langdale Gardens, Howdon, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 0HG |
3.37 miles |
|
Seaton Valley High School
Prospect Avenue, Seaton Delaval, NE25 0FW |
3.53 miles |
|
Churchill Community College
Churchill Street, Wallsend, NE28 7TN |
3.7 miles |
|
Churchill Community College
Churchill Street, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7TN |
3.71 miles |
|
Tyne Coast College
St George's Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6ET |
4.35 miles |
|
Beacon Hill School
Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9JW |
4.42 miles |
|
Burnside College
St Peter's Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7LQ |
4.58 miles |
|
Mortimer Community College
Reading Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4UG |
4.63 miles |
|
Bamburgh School
Norham Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 7TD |
4.68 miles |
|
George Stephenson High School
Southgate, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 6SA |
4.79 miles |