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Southridge First School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Southridge First School is a community primary school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 3–9, with 339 pupils, and a capacity of 352 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–9

Age range

339

Pupils

352

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Southridge First School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Southridge 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.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Southridge First School — School Information

Full address
Cranleigh Place, Beaumont Park Estate, Whitley Bay, NE25 9UD
Local authority
North Tyneside
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–9 years
Free school meals
5.7% of pupils
DfE URN
108585

Other Primary Schools in Whitley Bay

If Southridge First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Whitley Bay are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Southridge First School

Is Southridge First School oversubscribed?

Southridge First School is operating close to its capacity of 352 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Southridge First School?

Admission to Southridge 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 Southridge First School cover?

Southridge 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 Southridge First School?

Southridge First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.