Admissions

Southridge First School is a two form entry Local Authority Community School catering for children from Reception to Year 4.

We have a published admission number (PAN) of 60.

As a Local Authority Community School we operate in accordance with North Tyneside’s Admission Policy and Procedures. Details of these are given in the ‘The Essential Guide to North Tyneside Schools.’ www.northtyneside.gov.uk

For Nursery, parents are asked to register their child’s detail's with the school the year before entry or earlier. Places are offered by the school, by early March.
 
For Reception entry parents must apply on-line via North Tyneside Admissions,  in the autumn of the year preceding entry to Reception classes, in line with LA Policy. Places are offered by the LA, at the end of the Spring Term.

All parents of Reception class entrants are invited to a Welcome Evening in the Summer Term to meet the staff, discuss routines for admission and order uniforms etc. Arrangements are made for the children to enjoy a visit in the Summer Term with their new teacher in order to become familiar with the building and the staff.

Children are admitted to the Reception classes in September of the school year (1st September – 31st August) in which they will have their fifth birthday. We have a two week part time induction period before full time entry in the third week. This ensures that children make a smooth, gradual and confident transition from Nursery to Reception.
Applying for a place Nursery
 
If you are interested in applying for a place in our Nursery find out all about our Nursery here .
Applying for a place in Reception
 
If you are interested in applying for a place in our Reception find out all about Reception here
Extended School Facilities - Wraparound, After-school and Holiday Care

Southridge First School currently works in close partnership with Out of School Club Southridgeoutofschoolclub@hotmail.co.uk  and Children’s Choice Wraparound childrenschoicesouthridge@hotmail.com  to provide excellent extended school provision and holiday care. Both providers offer different care packages based at Southridge First School site.
 
First and Primary School Admissions Timetable
 
Look at the North Tyneside Admissions page for key dates to complete applications and find out the date of National Offer Day
 
Children's Choice Offer: 
  • WRAP AROUND CARE
  • Tel: 0191 9176665 ext:213
  • Email: childrenschoicesouthridge@hotmail.com
  • Breakfast Club which caters for school aged children from 7.45 am to 9 am
  • ‘Wraparound’ care available for children aged 3 - 5 from 8 am to 6 pm
  • Full day care during school holiday periods
  • After school care for children aged 5 - 9 from 3.30 pm to 6 pm
  • Morning Playgroup facilities for preschool children (Tel: 0774 648 0842)
Out of School Club - Rainbow Childcare

Afterschool care from 3.30 pm - 6 pm during term time on site
Holiday care is also available at their own premises in Whitley Bay
Tel: 07751 024 102
Email: Southridgeoutofschoolclub@hotmail.co.uk