Langley First School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Drumoyne Gardens West Monkseaton Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear NE25 9DL |
| Reference Number | 108591 |
Langley First School has shown solid performance, achieving a 'Good' rating across all key areas in its first routine inspection since becoming exempt from routine inspections following the previous 'Outstanding' rating 15 years ago. Leaders are dedicated to enhancing the quality of education and have initiated various strategies that are beginning to bear fruit, particularly in reading and mathematics, where pupils excel. Additionally, the school prioritizes pupils' personal development and promotes positive values among its students, fostering an atmosphere conducive to learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 310 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.26%
Girls: 47.74% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.6% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 25 | 59 |
| 2 | 26 | 21 | 47 |
| 3 | 27 | 25 | 52 |
| 4 | 28 | 33 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.8% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 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 | 14 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil behavior and consistent application of behavior policy.
- Strong and caring relationships among governors, staff, and pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Enthusiastic learning environment where pupils excel in reading and mathematics.
- Successful initiatives to enhance pupil vocabulary and reading engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the planned curriculum in some foundation subjects, such as history and geography.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 37 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9EG |
0.37 miles |
|
Appletree Gardens First School
Appletree Gardens, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 8XS |
0.38 miles |
|
Monkseaton Middle School
Vernon Drive, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 8JW |
0.46 miles |
|
Preston Grange Primary School
Chiltern Road, Preston Grange, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 9QL |
0.76 miles |
|
South Wellfield First School
Otterburn Avenue, South Wellfield, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9QL |
0.78 miles |
|
Valley Gardens Middle School
Valley Gardens, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AQ |
0.78 miles |
|
Wellfield Middle School
Kielder Road, South Wellfield, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9QW |
0.79 miles |
|
Marden Bridge Middle School
Lovaine Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 8RW |
0.94 miles |
|
Southridge First School
Cranleigh Place, Beaumont Park Estate, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9UD |
0.95 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
Farringdon Road, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 3EY |
1.02 miles |
|
New York Primary School
Lanark Close, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8DP |
1.07 miles |
|
Whitehouse Primary School
Whitehouse Lane, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8PE |
1.23 miles |
|
Marine Park First School
Park Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 1LT |
1.25 miles |
|
Monkhouse Primary School
Wallington Avenue, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 3SH |
1.33 miles |
|
Coquet Park First School
The Links, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 1TQ |
1.33 miles |
|
Whitley Lodge First School
Woodburn Drive, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 3HW |
1.41 miles |
|
Shiremoor Primary School
Stanton Road, Shiremoor, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE27 0PW |
1.43 miles |
|
Cullercoats Primary School
Marden Avenue, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4PB |
1.56 miles |
|
Rockcliffe First School
Grafton Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 2NR |
1.59 miles |
|
King Edward Primary School
Preston Avenue, North Shields, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE30 2BD |
1.76 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Woodlawn School
Drumoyne Gardens, West Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9DL |
0.02 miles |
|
Monkseaton High School
Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9EQ |
0.48 miles |
|
Whitley Bay High School
Deneholm, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AS |
0.9 miles |
|
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Lynn Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8LF |
1.24 miles |
|
John Spence Community High School
Preston Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 9PU |
1.27 miles |
|
Southlands School
Beach Road, Tynemouth, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 2QR |
1.37 miles |
|
Marden High School
Hartington Road, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 3RZ |
1.4 miles |
|
Parkside House School
Station Road, Backworth, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE27 0AB |
1.84 miles |
|
Norham High School
Alnwick Avenue, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7BU |
2.07 miles |
|
Silverdale School
Langdale Gardens, Howdon, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 0HG |
2.2 miles |
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Kings Priory School
Huntington Place, Tynemouth, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4RF |
2.22 miles |
|
Churchill Community College
Churchill Street, Wallsend, NE28 7TN |
2.51 miles |
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Churchill Community College
Churchill Street, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7TN |
2.51 miles |
|
Beacon Hill School
Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9JW |
3.17 miles |
|
Seaton Valley High School
Prospect Avenue, Seaton Delaval, NE25 0FW |
3.32 miles |
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Burnside College
St Peter's Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7LQ |
3.39 miles |
|
Percy Hedley School
West Lane, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 7BH |
3.72 miles |
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George Stephenson High School
Southgate, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 6SA |
3.72 miles |
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Tyne Coast College
St George's Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6ET |
4.04 miles |
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Longbenton High School
Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8ER |
4.17 miles |