How many pupils does Southridge First School have?

Southridge First School has 339 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Southridge First School's Ofsted rating?

Southridge First School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 July 2022).

Where is Southridge First School?

Southridge First School is located at Cranleigh Place, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 9UD.

Southridge First School

Cranleigh Place, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 9UD

Good

Inspected 12 July 2022

Good

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

3–9

Ages

339

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Southridge First School

Southridge First School is a community school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–9. It has 339 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 July 2022) rated it Good. 3.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 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: 339 / 352 (96%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 12 July 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

3.7%

Free school meals

EAL

0.9%

SEN support

5.0%

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

2.2%

Overall absence

2.5%

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.

13.1

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24

24.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.5 vs 2023/24

8.85

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

£49,524

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 19% on leadership pay

↑ +£282 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.03

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.5 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.

£5,783

Spend per pupil

£5,773

Income per pupil

50%

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: Cranleigh Place, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 9UD
Phone: 01919176665
Headteacher: Finn Willcock
Website: www.southridgefirst.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Southridge First School?: Southridge First School is a community school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–9.
How many pupils does Southridge First School have?: Southridge First School has 339 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Southridge First School's Ofsted rating?: Southridge First School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 July 2022).
Where is Southridge First School?: Southridge First School is located at Cranleigh Place, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 9UD.

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