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Whitley Bay, Northumberland
New Hartley First School
New Hartley First School is a community school in Whitley Bay, Northumberland. The school has 169 pupils on roll.
Community school Primary Ages 3–9 169 PupilsURN 122224
Ofsted Report
Inspected May 2025
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Early Years ProvisionGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
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KS2 RWM Expected
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Reading Expected
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Maths Expected
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Writing Expected
Nat. avg: 94.5%
95.9%↑ +1pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
18.8↑ +2pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
14.2%↓ -10pp
Free School Meals
169 / 176
96%
Capacity
About
School overview
New Hartley First School is a community school in Whitley Bay, Northumberland. The school has 169 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Keri Dowdney
Age Range
3 — 9
School Hours
08:50 – 15:20
Telephone
01912371218
Address
Whitley Bay, NE25 0RD
Local Authority
Northumberland
The School Day
08:50
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
15:20
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 8 available
Art
Computing
French
Music
Reading
Science
Stem
Read Write Inc (RWI)
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Cardigan
Polo Shirt
Skirt
Trousers
Colours
Grey
Navy Blue
Red
Royal Blue
White
PE Kit
Joggers
Shorts
Sweatshirt
T-Shirt
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