Holywell Village First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Whitley Bay, North East NE25 0LN · Northumberland
#111 of 811 primary schools in North East
#2362 of 15,697 nationally
About Holywell Village First School
Holywell Village First School is a local authority primary located in Whitley Bay, in the Northumberland local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 3–9. In 2025 it enrolled 161 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 78.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 111th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (79th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 161; capacity filled 107.3%.
There are 21 schools in Whitley Bay; Holywell Village First School ranks 11th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)10.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Holywell Village First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 161
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 10.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 107.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Holywell Village First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Whytrig Middle School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
330 students · 1.4 km away
Seaton Valley High School
Seaton Delaval · Local authority secondary · Ages 13–18
656 students · 1.5 km away
Seaton Delaval First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
161 students · 1.8 km away
New Hartley First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
165 students · 2.3 km away
Seaton Sluice First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
187 students · 2.5 km away
Seaton Sluice Middle School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
314 students · 2.8 km away
Whitley Lodge First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
250 students · 2.9 km away
Southridge First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
321 students · 2.9 km away
Wellfield Middle School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
345 students · 2.9 km away
South Wellfield First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
345 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
161 students
King Edwin Primary School
Amble · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
161 students
Seaton Delaval First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
161 students
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Berwick-upon-Tweed · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
161 students
Escomb Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
160 students
Stakeford Primary School
Choppington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
162 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Holywell Village First School a good school?
Holywell Village First School has a Success Index (England) of 78.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #111 of 811 in North East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Holywell Village First School rank in North East?
Holywell Village First School ranks #111 of 811 primary schools in North East and #2362 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Holywell Village First School?
Holywell Village First School had 161 students in 2025.
Is Holywell Village First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Holywell Village First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Holywell Village First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Holywell Village First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.