Rockcliffe First School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Rockcliffe First School
Address: Grafton Road
Town/City: Whitley Bay
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE26 2NR
Telephone Number: 01916 076573
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-9)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: The North Tyneside Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Tom Jones
Capacity: 251
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 244 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.3%

Location and administration

URN: 108583
DfE Number: 392/2041
UKPRN: 10077811
UPRN: 47040136
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: North Tyneside (E08000022)
Constituency: Tynemouth (E14001557)
Electoral Ward: Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South (E05015869)

Easting & Northing: 436268E, 571908N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 2' 27.61" N 1° 26' 1.89" W
Plus Code: 9C7W2HR8+CF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Cullercoats Primary School (0.8km)
  2. Marden Bridge Middle School (1.1km)
  3. Marine Park First School (1.2km)
  4. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats (1.4km)
  5. Marden High School (1.5km)
  6. Monkhouse Primary School (1.7km)
  7. Monkseaton Middle School (1.9km)
  8. Coquet Park First School (1.9km)
  9. Appletree Gardens First School (1.9km)
  10. Southlands School (2.1km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Governors

  • Janine Arndt - Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 October 2029.
  • Mrs Daniella Bottjer-Wilson - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 November 2029.
  • Mrs Mary Evans - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2009 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 4 September 2029.
  • Mrs Lindsay Ford - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2029.
  • Karen Hall - Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 October 2029.
  • Ms Catherine Hogan - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mr Peter Hubbard - Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 October 2029.
  • Mr Tom Aiden Jones - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Sophie Manning - Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 October 2029.
  • Mr Paul Marr - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 July 2027.
  • Miss Natasha Mohindra - Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 April 2027.
  • Ms Karen Robinson - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 July 2027.
  • Mrs Paula Shillingford - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 November 2025.
  • Mrs Frances Singleton - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 November 2025.
  • Mr Michael Smith - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 November 2029.
  • Mrs Anna Tooke - Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2017 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 November 2025.
  • Ms Amy Webster - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2029.
  • Mrs Judith Williams - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 27 February 2029.