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School · PrimaryiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Rockcliffe First School

Foundation primary school in Whitley Bay (North Tyneside).

KS2 RWM expected
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not published
Reading expected
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not published
Maths expected
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not published
Writing expected
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not published
Attendance rate
96.3%
▲ 1pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
24.1
▲ 3.4 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
7.4%
▼ 18pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
97%
244 / 251 pupils
register figure (GIAS)

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).

Welcome to Rockcliffe First School We are proud to be the Rockcliffe Family and when you join our school you become part of that. Our aim is for our children to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens by shining brightly together.

In order to help us achieve this, we offer: a broad, dynamic and challenging curriculum which allows us to be the best we can a safe and inclusive community in which we all feel welcome a rich creative environment in which everyone will flourish We are proud of our consistently high academic results, but we believe that the job of an excellent school is much broader than that.

Our dedicated staff team are committed to making the best opportunities for our children. We want our children to have their eyes opened to a wide range of experiences through their time with us. We aim to make Rockcliffe First School a place for our children to shine in the heart of our stunning coastal community.

Tom Jones - Headteacher Rockcliffe Learning Superpowers School Office Term Dates Kids' Club Welcome to Rockcliffe First School We are proud to be the Rockcliffe Family and when you join our school you become part of that.

Enrichment

11 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Creative Writing
  • Dance
  • Stem
  • Climbing
  • Gymnastics
  • Mindfulness
  • Swimming
  • Yoga
  • Beach School
  • Letters and Sounds
  • Little Wandle

Awards

5 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • ArtsmarkArts and culture
  • Eco SchoolsEnvironment
  • Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
  • Music MarkMusic
  • Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment

Key facts

URN
108583
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Ages
3 to 9
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
North Tyneside
Constituency
Tynemouth
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (14 current, 4 former)

iMaintained school governing body (trust-linked).

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Judith WilliamsChair of GovernorsFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2024 · until 2029

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Daniella Bottjer-WilsonGovernorElected by school staffsince 2025 · until 2029
Sophie ManningGovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2029
Karen HallGovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2029
Janine ArndtGovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Peter HubbardGovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Tom Aiden JonesGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2025
Miss Natasha Coleman-WareGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Lindsay FordGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2022 · until 2029
Ms Amy WebsterGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2021 · until 2029
Ms Catherine HoganGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2020 · until 2029
Mr Paul MarrGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027
Ms Karen RobinsonGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Mary EvansGovernorAppointed by LAsince 2009 · until 2029
Mrs Frances Singleton FormerGovernorElected by parentssince 2021 · term ended 2025
Mr Michael Smith FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2021 · term ended 2026
Mrs Paula Shillingford FormerGovernorElected by parentssince 2021 · term ended 2025
Mrs Anna Tooke FormerGovernorElected by school staffsince 2017 · term ended 2025

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record