Whitley Lodge First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Whitley Bay, North East NE26 3HW · North Tyneside
#36 of 811 primary schools in North East
#732 of 15,697 nationally
About Whitley Lodge First School
Whitley Lodge 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 250 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 90.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 36th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (91th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 250; capacity filled 108.7%.
There are 21 schools in Whitley Bay; Whitley Lodge First School ranks 5th 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%)6.8%
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 Whitley Lodge First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 250
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 6.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 108.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Whitley Lodge First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Coquet Park First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
169 students · 722 m away
Southridge First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
321 students · 799 m away
Whitley Bay High School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 13–18
1,797 students · 844 m away
Valley Gardens Middle School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
768 students · 1.0 km away
Marine Park First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
476 students · 1.4 km away
Monkseaton Coastal School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
203 students · 1.9 km away
Appletree Gardens First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
292 students · 2.1 km away
Marden Bridge Middle School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
577 students · 2.1 km away
Langley First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
295 students · 2.3 km away
Wellfield Middle School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
345 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Valley View Primary School
Jarrow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
251 students
Shiney Row Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
249 students
West Cornforth Primary School
Ferryhill · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
251 students
Bill Quay Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
252 students
Mill Lane Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
252 students
Acre Rigg Infant School
Peterlee · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
252 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whitley Lodge First School a good school?
Whitley Lodge First School has a Success Index (England) of 90.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #36 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 Whitley Lodge First School rank in North East?
Whitley Lodge First School ranks #36 of 811 primary schools in North East and #732 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Whitley Lodge First School?
Whitley Lodge First School had 250 students in 2025.
Is Whitley Lodge First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Whitley Lodge First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Whitley Lodge First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whitley Lodge First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.