Open State Primary Mixed

Southridge First School

Cranleigh Place, Whitley Bay, NE25 9UD
339 Pupils
352 Capacity
3–9 Age Range
5.70% FSM %
164 Boys
175 Girls
About Southridge First School

Located in Whitley Bay (NE25 9UD), Southridge First School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 3–9 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of North Tyneside.

It has 339 pupils on roll. School capacity: 352. Current headteacher: Finn Willcock.

Data for Southridge First School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community 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 St Mary's
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077809
URN 108585
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Laura Davies Chair of Governors 21/10/2025 20/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lindsey Massie Chair of Governors 18/10/2022 24/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Joe Connor Governor 02/03/2026 02/03/2030 Elected by parents
Mr Jamie Finlay Governor 10/11/2022 10/11/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Cheryl Instone Governor 11/06/2019 11/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Pauline May-Lennox Governor 18/03/2025 17/03/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Claire Ritson Governor 10/11/2022 10/11/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr David Scott Governor 18/10/2022 18/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Selkirk Governor 08/06/2015 08/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lucy Statham Governor 22/05/2022 21/05/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Finn Willcock Governor 05/03/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Rachel Williams Governor 17/06/2025 16/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Southridge First School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside.
Southridge First School has 339 pupils, with a capacity of 352.
Southridge First School caters for pupils aged 3 to 9.
The Headteacher at Southridge First School is Mr Finn Willcock.
Southridge First School is at Cranleigh Place, Beaumont Park Estate, Whitley Bay, NE25 9UD, in the North Tyneside local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Southridge First School: Does not have a sixth form.
Southridge First School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Finn Willcock
Cranleigh Place, Beaumont Park Estate, Whitley Bay, NE25 9UD
Location
Quick Summary
URN 108585
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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