New Hartley First School
URN: 122224 • Whitley Bay NE25 0RD
Overview
- Name
- New Hartley First School
- URN
- 122224
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Keri Dowdney (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01912371218
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- New Hartley, Whitley Bay NE25 0RD
Summary
New Hartley First School is a community primary school located in Whitley Bay, Northumberland, catering to mixed-gender pupils from Nursery through to Year 4. With a current enrolment of 169 students and a capacity of 176, the school fosters a welcoming and nurturing environment, emphasising the importance of resilience and inclusivity in both teaching and learning.
The school’s curriculum is designed to promote a love of learning, with a focus on core subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science, alongside a broad range of creative and physical education. New Hartley First School also prioritises character development through its "Character Virtues" programme, encouraging students to embody qualities such as determination, empathy, and respect.
Support for students is a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with provisions for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and a commitment to parental involvement. The school actively engages with the community and offers wrap-around care to accommodate working families, ensuring a holistic approach to education and child development.
The school’s curriculum is designed to promote a love of learning, with a focus on core subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science, alongside a broad range of creative and physical education. New Hartley First School also prioritises character development through its "Character Virtues" programme, encouraging students to embody qualities such as determination, empathy, and respect.
Support for students is a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with provisions for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and a commitment to parental involvement. The school actively engages with the community and offers wrap-around care to accommodate working families, ensuring a holistic approach to education and child development.
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Nearby alternatives
- Coquet Park First School (74.7)
- Marine Park First School (71.8)
- Star of the Sea RC VA Primary (68.3)
- Southridge First School (66.8)
- South Wellfield First School (64.7)
Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 176
- Pupils
- 169
- Boys
- 82
- Girls
- 87
- FSM %
- 14.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 169 | 82 | 87 | 176 | 14.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 160 | 78 | 82 | 176 | 17.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 144 | 82 | 62 | 176 | 23.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 144 | 82 | 62 | 176 | 23.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 148 | 86 | 62 | 176 | 21.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 156 | 94 | 62 | 150 | 12.80 |
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