Admission and Transition Information
Current classes 2025-26/New classes 2026-27
Y2 Class Mixing- Please refer to enveloped individual letter which came out on 26.6.26
Come and Visit Marine Park First School
Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and we warmly welcome prospective parents and carers to visit Marine Park First School.
We prefer to show families around during the school day so that you can experience the school in action, see our learning environment, meet our staff and pupils, and get a real feel for daily life at Marine Park.
To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01912534343 or via email Info@marineparkfirst.org.uk.
We look forward to meeting you and showing you what makes our school such a special place to learn and grow.
Admissions Process
Nursery admissions are managed by Marine Park First School, following the Local Authority Admission Code.
Pupils are eligible to attend the Nursery in the September following their third birthday. In order to be considered for a place, parents/carer must apply directly to the school. Please contact Ms G Ramsay on 0191 2534343, via info@marineparkfirst.org.uk or call into the school office. All schools in the Whitley Bay Collaborative agree on a offer day (usually the first Friday in February) and set a deadline for accepting or declining a place. Schools then cross reference lists of accepted places.
Please note that a place in the Nursery class does not guarantee a place in the Reception year.
Timetable
October: We will send out a hard copy of letter to parents/carers that expressed an interest in a place in 2027-2028.
October/November: We will send out an email sent to parents carers that confirmed they wanted a Nursery place to request more information about requirements e.g. morning, afternoon, 30 hours, childcare.
February: Nursery offers will be sent out
February: Deadline for accepting offers
June: Welcome meeting (more details to follow): We will make contact with parents/carer of pupils that accepted a place. We will invite parents to sign up to attend a welcome meeting which will take place in June. Parents/carers will invited to sign up for a tour of the school and visits for their child.
Come and Visit Marine Park First School
Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and we warmly welcome prospective parents and carers to visit Marine Park First School.
We prefer to show families around during the school day so that you can experience the school in action, see our learning environment, meet our staff and pupils, and get a real feel for daily life at Marine Park.
To arrange a visit, please contact the school. We would be very pleased to welcome you.
Email: info@marineparkfirst.org.uk
Telephone: 0191 253 4343
We look forward to meeting you and showing you what makes our school such a special place to learn and grow.
Nursery Admissions 2027-28
Nursery admissions are managed directly by Marine Park First School, in line with the Local Authority Admissions Code.
Eligibility and Applications
Children are eligible to attend Nursery from the September following their third birthday.
To apply for a place, parents and carers must apply directly to the school. Please contact Ms G Ramsay for further information:
- Telephone: 0191 253 4343
- Email: info@marineparkfirst.org.uk
- Or visit the school office
All schools within the Whitley Bay Collaborative agree a shared offer day (usually the first Friday in February) and set a deadline for accepting or declining places. Schools then cross-reference accepted places.
Please note that a place in the Nursery does not guarantee a place in Reception.
Key Dates and Process (Nursery 2026–27)
October 2025 – Letters sent to parents/carers who expressed an interest in a 2026–27 place: https://bit.ly/4qfU6et
October–November 2025 – Follow-up email sent to confirm requirements (e.g. session preference, 30 hours provision)
February 2026 – Nursery offers issued
February 2026 – Deadline for accepting offers
Transition Timetable
- 5 May 2026 – Letter Inviting Parent/Carers to Welcome Meeting on 9.6.26
- 9 June 2026 – Welcome meeting at 7:00pm (tour available from 6:00pm)
Click here to view the Nursery 2026–27 admissions document: https://bit.ly/4xo24G7
Come and Visit Marine Park First School
Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and we warmly welcome prospective parents and carers to visit Marine Park First School.
We prefer to show families around during the school day so that you can experience the school in action, see our learning environment, meet our staff and pupils, and get a real feel for daily life at Marine Park.
To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01912534343 or via email Info@marineparkfirst.org.uk.
We look forward to meeting you and showing you what makes our school such a special place to learn and grow.
Applying for a Reception Place for September 2027
If your child was born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023, you will be eligible to apply for a Reception place for September 2027.
Applications open on 7 September 2026 and must be submitted by 11 January 2027.
North Tyneside Council strongly encourages parents and carers to apply online using the Citizen Portal:
Apply online via the Citizen Portal
Paper Applications
If you choose to complete a paper application, North Tyneside Council strongly recommends returning it by recorded delivery. If an application is not received, proof of posting may be required.
Completed paper applications should be sent to:
The Access Team
Floor 3, North Tyneside Council
Quadrant East
Silverlink North
Cobalt Business Park
North Tyneside
NE27 0BY
Paper application forms can be downloaded here:
Admissions Information
Further guidance to support you through the admissions process is available here:
Deferred Applications from 2026
If you deferred your child's Reception place from 2026, you should submit a paper application for September 2027 admission.
Requests to Delay Entry Until September 2028
If you wish to delay your child's entry to Reception until September 2028, you must submit a paper application at the appropriate time and clearly state that you are requesting delayed entry.
Before applying, you should contact your preferred school(s) to discuss the reasons for your request. If a Headteacher agrees to support a delayed entry request, written confirmation must be provided to the School Admissions Team alongside the application. Please note that agreement to a delayed entry request does not guarantee a place at the school the following year.
Written confirmation should be sent to:
school.admissions@northtyneside.gov.uk
Children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), you do not need to apply through the standard school admissions process. Please contact your child's current school and SEND Officer for information about the next phase of education.
Families Living Outside North Tyneside
If you live outside North Tyneside, you should apply for a school place through your home local authority, even if you would like your child to attend a North Tyneside school.
Key Dates
Applications Open: 7 September 2026
Closing Date: 11 January 2027
National Offer Day: 16 April 2027
Further Information
If you have any questions about the admissions process, please contact the School Admissions Team:
Starting Reception
Pupils are eligible to start Reception in the September following their fourth birthday.
If your child’s date of birth is between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, they will be due to start Reception in September 2026.
School Visits
If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the school. We would be very pleased to welcome you.
Email: Info@marineparkfirst.org.uk
Telephone: 0191 253 4343
Applying for a Reception Place
Please note that a place in Marine Park First School Nursery does not guarantee a place in Reception. A separate application must be made.
Applications opened via the online portal on 8 September 2025.
North Tyneside Council manages the admissions process for Reception and all other year groups. Visit the Local Authority website for more information.
Parents and carers are strongly encouraged to apply online rather than using a paper application.
Key Dates (Reception 2026–27)
- Closing date for applications: 12 January 2026
- National Offer Day: 16 April 2026
- Deadline to accept/refuse offers and request a waiting list place: 1 May 2026
Transition Timetable
- 12 May 2026 – Letters sent to parents/carers inviting them to the welcome meeting (different letters sent depending on current nursery provision)
- 15 June 2026 – Welcome meeting at 7:00pm (tour available from 6:00pm)
Visits:
- 1 July 2026, 9:15–10:45am – Visit for children in our morning nursery
- 1 July 2026, 1:30–3:30pm – Visit for children in our afternoon nursery or those not attending Marine Park Nursery
- 8 July 2026, 1:30–3:30pm – Additional visit for children not attending Marine Park Nursery
Further Information
Click here to view the Reception 2026–27 admissions document: https://tinyurl.com/mr2cvdud
Annual Report from Governors 2025-26
Year 4 2026-27 Information Presentation Slides
Uniform (online orders)- For parents/carers of pupils moving into Year 4 in 2026-27, Leavers’ Hoodies are only available from the following uniform supplier; your child will be permitted to wear the hoody throughout Year 4 if they would like to.
Year 5 2027-28: Whitley Bay Collaborative Open Evenings in September 2026
Applying for a Middle School Place (Current Year 4 Pupils)
Key Dates
- Applications Open: 7 September 2026
- Closing Date: 30 October 2026
- Offer Day: 1 March 2027
Please read the information below and ensure your application is submitted by the closing date of 30 October 2026.
North Tyneside Council strongly encourages parents and carers to apply online using the Citizen Portal:
Apply online via the Citizen Portal
Paper Applications
If you choose to complete a paper application, North Tyneside Council strongly recommends returning it by recorded delivery. If an application is not received, proof of posting may be required.
Completed paper applications should be sent to:
The Access Team
Floor 3, North Tyneside Council
Quadrant East
Silverlink North
Cobalt Business Park
North Tyneside
NE27 0BY
Paper application forms can be downloaded here:
Admissions Information
Further guidance to support you through the transfer process is available here:
Choosing a Middle School
We encourage all families to visit their preferred schools before submitting an application (see below for details).
Open evenings provide an opportunity to learn more about each school's curriculum, facilities, ethos and opportunities available to pupils.
Children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), you do not need to apply through the standard school admissions process. Please contact your child's current school and SEND Officer for information about the next phase of education.
Families Living Outside North Tyneside
If you live outside North Tyneside, you should apply for a school place through your home local authority, even if you wish your child to attend a school in North Tyneside.
Further Information
If you have any questions about the admissions process, please contact the School Admissions Team:
school.admissions@northtyneside.gov.uk
Click here to access the Local Authority School Admissions page: School admissions | North Tyneside Council
Middle School Websites
Marden Bridge Middle School Website
Marden Bridge Middle School Open Evening (on Tuesday 23 June) Letter
Monkseaton Coastal School Website
Valley Gardens Middle School Website
Wellfield Middle School website
Open Evenings
Year 5 2027-28: Whitley Bay Collaborative Open Evenings in September 2026
14/9/26-Valley Gardens Middle School Open Evening 5.30-7.30 p.m.
15/9/26-Monkseaton Coastal School Open Evening 5.30-7.30 p.m.
16/9/26-Wellfield Middle School Open Evening 5.30-7.30 p.m.
21/9/26-Marden Bridge Middle School Open Evening 5.30-7.30 p.m.