Whitley Lodge First School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Woodburn Drive Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear NE26 3HW |
| Reference Number | 108600 |
Whitley Lodge First School continues to be a good school, with a positive atmosphere where pupils feel safe, happy, and valued. The relationships between staff and pupils are strong, fostering an inclusive environment that encourages personal and academic growth. The school's curriculum offers ambitious content and practical opportunities, particularly in mathematics and reading, with pupils benefiting from a well-designed phonics program. Parents and pupils express high levels of satisfaction, indicating that the school meets the needs of its community well, despite some recent leadership changes due to temporary acting posts.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 259 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.88%
Girls: 52.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 20 | 44 |
| 2 | 16 | 28 | 44 |
| 3 | 21 | 22 | 43 |
| 4 | 23 | 23 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.3% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2022 | School inspection |
| 03 May 2017 | Short inspection |
| 28 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and happy at school
- Exemplary pupil behavior with respectful relationships
- High expectations from staff for both academic performance and personal development
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Strong community involvement and inclusive practices
- Rigorous daily phonics curriculum leading to improved reading skills
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional focus on activities over learning content, leading to some pupils struggling to articulate their understanding
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 34 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Coquet Park First School
The Links, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 1TQ |
0.45 miles |
|
Southridge First School
Cranleigh Place, Beaumont Park Estate, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9UD |
0.5 miles |
|
Valley Gardens Middle School
Valley Gardens, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AQ |
0.64 miles |
|
Marine Park First School
Park Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 1LT |
0.87 miles |
|
Monkseaton Middle School
Vernon Drive, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 8JW |
1.17 miles |
|
Appletree Gardens First School
Appletree Gardens, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 8XS |
1.28 miles |
|
Marden Bridge Middle School
Lovaine Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 8RW |
1.29 miles |
|
Langley First School
Drumoyne Gardens, West Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9DL |
1.41 miles |
|
Wellfield Middle School
Kielder Road, South Wellfield, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9QW |
1.43 miles |
|
South Wellfield First School
Otterburn Avenue, South Wellfield, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9QL |
1.43 miles |
|
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9EG |
1.55 miles |
|
Rockcliffe First School
Grafton Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 2NR |
1.6 miles |
|
Seaton Sluice First School
Granville Avenue, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 4BX |
1.6 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
Farringdon Road, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 3EY |
1.77 miles |
|
Holywell Village First School
Holywell, Holywell Village, Whitley Bay, Northumberland, NE25 0LN |
1.78 miles |
|
Cullercoats Primary School
Marden Avenue, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4PB |
1.96 miles |
|
Preston Grange Primary School
Chiltern Road, Preston Grange, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 9QL |
2 miles |
|
Monkhouse Primary School
Wallington Avenue, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 3SH |
2.17 miles |
|
Shiremoor Primary School
Stanton Road, Shiremoor, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE27 0PW |
2.37 miles |
|
New York Primary School
Lanark Close, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8DP |
2.47 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Whitley Bay High School
Deneholm, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AS |
0.52 miles |
|
Woodlawn School
Drumoyne Gardens, West Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9DL |
1.42 miles |
|
Monkseaton High School
Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9EQ |
1.67 miles |
|
Marden High School
Hartington Road, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 3RZ |
2.16 miles |
|
Southlands School
Beach Road, Tynemouth, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 2QR |
2.35 miles |
|
John Spence Community High School
Preston Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 9PU |
2.36 miles |
|
Parkside House School
Station Road, Backworth, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE27 0AB |
2.61 miles |
|
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Lynn Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8LF |
2.64 miles |
|
Seaton Valley High School
Prospect Avenue, Seaton Delaval, NE25 0FW |
2.69 miles |
|
Kings Priory School
Huntington Place, Tynemouth, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4RF |
2.96 miles |
|
Norham High School
Alnwick Avenue, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7BU |
3.45 miles |
|
Silverdale School
Langdale Gardens, Howdon, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 0HG |
3.6 miles |
|
Churchill Community College
Churchill Street, Wallsend, NE28 7TN |
3.88 miles |
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Churchill Community College
Churchill Street, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7TN |
3.88 miles |
|
George Stephenson High School
Southgate, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 6SA |
4.35 miles |
|
Beacon Hill School
Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9JW |
4.39 miles |
|
Percy Hedley School
West Lane, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 7BH |
4.43 miles |
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Burnside College
St Peter's Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7LQ |
4.75 miles |
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Bede Academy
Sixth Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2SY |
4.85 miles |