Rockcliffe First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Whitley Bay, North East NE26 2NR · North Tyneside
#58 of 811 primary schools in North East
#1214 of 15,697 nationally
About Rockcliffe First School
Rockcliffe First School is a local authority primary located in Whitley Bay, in the North Tyneside local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 3–9. In 2025 it enrolled 244 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 86.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 58th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (87th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 244; capacity filled 97.2%.
There are 21 schools in Whitley Bay; Rockcliffe First School ranks 6th 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%)8.3%
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 Rockcliffe First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 244
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 8.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 97.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Rockcliffe First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Cullercoats Primary School
North Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
409 students · 809 m away
Marden Bridge Middle School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
577 students · 1.0 km away
Marine Park First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
476 students · 1.2 km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
North Shields · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
185 students · 1.4 km away
Marden High School
North Shields · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,014 students · 1.5 km away
Monkhouse Primary School
North Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
215 students · 1.7 km away
Monkseaton Coastal School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
203 students · 1.9 km away
Coquet Park First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
169 students · 1.9 km away
Appletree Gardens First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
292 students · 1.9 km away
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
330 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
North Park Primary School
Spennymoor · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
243 students
Chillingham Road Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
242 students
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
Ferryhill · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
246 students
Westlea Primary School
Seaham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
247 students
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School
Barnard Castle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
240 students
Shiney Row Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
249 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rockcliffe First School a good school?
Rockcliffe First School has a Success Index (England) of 86.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #58 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 Rockcliffe First School rank in North East?
Rockcliffe First School ranks #58 of 811 primary schools in North East and #1214 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Rockcliffe First School?
Rockcliffe First School had 244 students in 2025.
Is Rockcliffe First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rockcliffe First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Rockcliffe First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rockcliffe First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.