Rockcliffe First School Catchment Area
Rockcliffe First School is a foundation primary school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 3-9, with 272 pupils, and a capacity of 251 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-9
Age range
272
Pupils
251
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Rockcliffe First School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Rockcliffe First School?
The catchment area for Rockcliffe First School is the geographic zone North Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Rockcliffe First School is set by North Tyneside and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Tyneside catchment area documents →Rockcliffe First School: at or above its 251 place limit
Rockcliffe First School has a published admission number of 251 places. 272 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 108%. The school is at or above its published limit of 251 places. North Tyneside allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 9.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Whitley Bay.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Tyneside publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find North Tyneside school admissions →
Rockcliffe First School: School Information
- Full address
- Grafton Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NR
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-9 years
- Free school meals
- 9.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108583
Other Primary Schools in Whitley Bay
If Rockcliffe First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Whitley Bay are the next closest alternatives.
Appletree Gardens First School Catchment Area
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Southridge First School Catchment Area
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South Wellfield First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE25 9QL
Marine Park First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE26 1LT
Coquet Park First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE26 1TQ
Langley First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE25 9DL
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Rockcliffe First School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Rockcliffe First School
What is the catchment area for Rockcliffe First School? ▾
The catchment area for Rockcliffe First School is the geographic zone North Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Rockcliffe First School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Rockcliffe First School currently has 272 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 251 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Rockcliffe First School? ▾
Admission to Rockcliffe First School is managed by North Tyneside. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Rockcliffe First School cover? ▾
Rockcliffe First School is a primary school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, serving pupils aged 3-9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Rockcliffe First School? ▾
Rockcliffe First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.