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New Hartley First School

Ages 3–9169 pupilsDoes not apply
Whitley Bay, NE25 0RD
Northumberland

New Hartley First School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 9 in Whitley Bay, within the Northumberland local authority. The school has around 169 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Whitley Bay can view New Hartley First School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Whitley Bay (NE25 0RD), New Hartley First School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence9.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.3England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals13.9%England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.0%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in Whitley BaySee the full area report for NE25 0RD