South Wellfield First School is a community school located in Whitley Bay, within the North Tyneside local authority. The school plays an important role in the local community and forms part of the state funded education system in England.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 9. It currently has 324 pupils on roll with space for 300, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 8 October 2024, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.