SchoolScoresWellfield Middle School
Foundation school · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed
Kielder Road, South Wellfield, Whitley Bay, NE25 9QW
0191 252 9486 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 February 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 14 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
92 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Whitley Bay comparisons use the 5 of its 8 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Whitley Bay | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Whitley Bay. Higher than 56% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 88% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Whitley Bay. Higher than 56% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Whitley Bay. Higher than 32% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 37 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Whitley Bay. Higher than 39% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 47% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 72 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Whitley Bay. Higher than 18% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 75% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Whitley Bay. Higher than 30% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Whitley Bay figures pool parents at the Whitley Bay schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
91 pupils in this year group.
69% — 6 points above the North Tyneside average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 69% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Tyneside. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 16% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.0% | 25.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 26% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.0% | 3.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 43% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8% | 14.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 9% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.5% | 5.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Lower than 97% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 4.5% | 7.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Lower than 93% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.5% | 19.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Lower than 89% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.4 | 25.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Lower than 87% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.5% | 7.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.71% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 3rd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 89% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.2 | 16.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 3rd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 61% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 0% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 10.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Valley Gardens Middle School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Whitley Bay High School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 63% grade 5+ English and maths
- Monkseaton Coastal School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021)
- Monkseaton High School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- Marden Bridge Middle School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025
- St Thomas More Catholic High School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- John Spence Community High School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Marden High School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Norham High School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
- Churchill Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wellfield Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Wellfield Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 February 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 14 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Would parents recommend Wellfield Middle School?
70% of the 92 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Wellfield Middle School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 108649.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.