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Rockcliffe First School

Grafton Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NR
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Rockcliffe First School
Whitley Bay, NE26 2NR
272 Pupils
251 Capacity
3–9 Age Range
9.20% FSM %
129 Boys
143 Girls
About Rockcliffe First School

Rockcliffe First School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–9 based in North Tyneside, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 272 pupils on roll. School capacity: 251. Current headteacher: Tom Jones.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with North Tyneside or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority North Tyneside
Region North East
Administrative District North Tyneside
Parliamentary Constituency Tynemouth
Ward Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor The North Tyneside Learning Trust
UKPRN 10077811
URN 108583
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Judith Williams Chair of Governors 05/09/2024 27/02/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Carol Alevroyianni Governor 30/03/2017 29/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Janine Arndt Governor 24/10/2025 23/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Daniella Bottjer-Wilson Governor 13/11/2025 12/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Mary Evans Governor 01/09/2009 04/09/2029 Appointed by LA
Mrs Lindsay Ford Governor 18/09/2022 17/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Karen Hall Governor 24/10/2025 23/10/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Catherine Hogan Governor 02/12/2020 01/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Hubbard Governor 24/10/2025 23/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Tom Jones Governor 01/01/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Sophie Manning Governor 24/10/2025 23/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Paul Marr Governor 17/07/2019 16/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Cullercoats Primary School
0.81 km • North Shields
Other
Marden Bridge Middle School
1.05 km • Whitley Bay
Other
Marine Park First School
1.18 km • Whitley Bay
Other
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
1.36 km • North Shields
Other
Marden High School
1.53 km • North Shields
Other
Monkhouse Primary School
1.67 km • North Shields
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Rockcliffe First School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside.
Rockcliffe First School has 272 pupils, with a capacity of 251.
Rockcliffe First School caters for pupils aged 3 to 9.
The Headteacher at Rockcliffe First School is Mr Tom Jones.
Rockcliffe First School is at Grafton Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NR, in the North Tyneside local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Rockcliffe First School: Does not have a sixth form.
Rockcliffe First School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Tom Jones
Grafton Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NR
01916434100
www.rockcliffeschool.org.uk/
Location
NE26 2NR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 108583
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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