Is Wellfield Middle School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 14 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 6th of 15 secondary schools in North Tyneside. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Wellfield Middle School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 69% of pupils at Wellfield Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Wellfield Middle School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Wellfield Middle School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Wellfield Middle School

Kielder Road, South Wellfield, Whitley Bay, NE25 9QW

Local ranking6th of 15 secondary schools in North Tyneside

Ofsted: Good

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

360

Capacity

9-13

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 March 2024.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 353
Boys: 181 (52%)
Girls: 164 (48%)
Capacity: 360 (96% full)
SEND: 14.7%
FSM Eligible: 15.0%
EAL: 2.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.0%
SEN Support: 12.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,644/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 91.5%
White Other: 2.8%
Asian Chinese: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.8%
Asian Indian: 0.8%
Asian Other: 0.6%
White Irish: 0.3%

91.5%

White British

2.8%

White Other

1.1%

Asian Chinese

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01912529486

admin@wellfieldmiddleschool.org.uk

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Kielder Road

Whitley Bay, North East

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Administrative

URN: 108649
UKPRN: 10018747
Establishment No.: 5400

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