Education

Rockcliffe First School

Popular first school in Whitley Bay for children aged 3 to 9. Rockcliffe provides a creative and nurturing environment, preparing pupils for the transition to middle school within the North Tyneside three-tier system.

About Rockcliffe First School

Rockcliffe First School is a first school on Grafton Road in Whitley Bay and a member of The North Tyneside Learning Trust. Part of the borough's three-tier system, it educates children aged 3 to 9, from Nursery and Reception through the early primary years, and has around 272 pupils on roll before they move on to middle school.

The school aims for children to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens, offering a broad and creative curriculum that includes beach school sessions and a strong arts and music programme; it holds the Artsmark Platinum Award. At its most recent graded inspection in February 2024, Ofsted judged the school Good overall, with Outstanding for behaviour and attitudes, personal development and early years provision.