How many pupils does South Wellfield First School have?

South Wellfield First School has 324 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Where is South Wellfield First School?

South Wellfield First School is located at Otterburn Avenue, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 9QL.

South Wellfield First School

Otterburn Avenue, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 9QL

Not rated

Inspected 8 October 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

3–9

Ages

324

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About South Wellfield First School

South Wellfield First School is a community school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–9. It has 324 pupils on roll. 3.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: North Tyneside →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–9
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 324 / 300 (108%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 October 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

3.8%

Free school meals

1.4%

EAL

2.2%

SEN support

11.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

3.4%

Overall absence

3.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

13.7

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

22.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24

13.5

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

£48,448

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 16% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,412 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.8

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,015

Spend per pupil

£6,116

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Otterburn Avenue, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 9QL
Phone: 01912361555
Headteacher: Andrew Richardson-Brown
Website: www.southwellfieldfs.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is South Wellfield First School?: South Wellfield First School is a community school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–9.
How many pupils does South Wellfield First School have?: South Wellfield First School has 324 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Where is South Wellfield First School?: South Wellfield First School is located at Otterburn Avenue, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 9QL.

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