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Appletree Gardens First School

Whitley Bay, NE25 8XS · North Tyneside · primary school

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Ofsted: Good · 2024 Inspected 2 years ago Mixed Primary

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What Ofsted said about Appletree Gardens First School

Inspection report dated 5 July 2024

Overview

Appletree Gardens First School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and welcoming" environment where pupils are "extremely proud" to attend. The school fosters a culture where "all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), flourish," supported by warm staff relationships and high expectations for behaviour.

Strengths

  • The curriculum is "broad and interesting," with well-developed subjects like mathematics and history that use "practical experiences" to reinforce learning.
  • Reading is celebrated through a "well-organised, structured approach" to phonics, helping pupils become "confident, fluent readers."
  • The school provides "highly effective support" for pupils with SEND, ensuring they access the full curriculum alongside peers.
  • Staff morale is high, with leaders showing "consideration for their workload and well-being," while governors provide "strong support and challenge."
  • Pupils display "positive attitudes" and behave consistently well, guided by the school’s 'Blossom Code'.

Areas to improve

  • In some foundation subjects, the school must refine how it "brings learning to life" to ensure pupils "learn, remember and recall the important content... equally well" across all subjects.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."

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Demand
×0.95
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
31%
vs 25% across England

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Next dates

  • Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
  • Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
  • Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
  • Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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