Educational Establishments

Darras Hall Primary School

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Headteacher Ms Victoria Parr
Address Darras Hall Primary School
Middle Drive

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

NE20 9DS
Website www.darrashallprimary.com
Telephone 01661823857
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 510
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 472 (255 / 217)
Percentage Free School Meals 4.20%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Phil Smith Chair of Local Governing Body 03/10/2022 02/10/2026 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Clare Cooper Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Suzy Hattaway Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by academy members
Ms Victoria Parr Local Governor 01/02/2023 31/01/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Emily Wilding Davison School

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Headteacher Dr Michael Hutchison
Address Emily Wilding Davison School
Thornhill Road
Ponteland
Newcastle-upon-Tyne

NE20 9QB
Website https://ewd.northumberland.sch.uk/
Telephone 01912980838
Type of Establishment Community special school (Special schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 11 - 16)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 100
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 98 (84 / 14)
Percentage Free School Meals 67.3%
Ofsted Rating Special Measures
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Emily Wilding Davison School

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Headteacher Dr M Hutchison
Address Emily Wilding Davison School
Thornhill Road
Ponteland
Newcastle-upon-Tyne

NE20 9QB
Website
Telephone 01912980838
Type of Establishment Academy special sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 11 - 16)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 100
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) ( / )
Percentage Free School Meals %
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Ponteland Community Primary School

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Headteacher Mr Carl Johnson
Address Ponteland Community Primary School
Callerton Lane
Ponteland
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE20 9EY
Website www.ponteland.academy
Telephone 01661824853
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 2 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 230 (101 / 129)
Percentage Free School Meals 11.8%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Phil Affleck Chair of Local Governing Body 09/09/2023 09/10/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Julia Austin Local Governor 10/10/2019 09/10/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Susan Calvert Local Governor 01/11/2022 01/11/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mr Angus Kidd Local Governor 10/10/2019 09/10/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mr Mike Russell Local Governor 10/10/2019 09/10/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mr Ian Smith Local Governor 01/11/2022 01/11/2027 Appointed by academy members
Ponteland High School

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Headteacher Mr Stefan McElwee
Address Ponteland High School
The Crescent
Callerton Lane
Ponteland
Northumberland
NE20 9EG
Website http://ponthigh.org.uk/
Telephone 01661824711
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Secondary (Ages 11 - 18)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Non-selective
School Capacity 1600
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 1584 (802 / 782)
Percentage Free School Meals 11.3%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Professor Barry Hirst Chair of Local Governing Body 11/03/2019 11/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Modaser Choudhary Local Governor 01/10/2019 29/09/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Pat Cox Local Governor 01/10/2013 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Pam Frain Local Governor 01/09/2007 31/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lisa Lamb Local Governor 01/10/2019 29/09/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Stefan McElwee Local Governor 26/08/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Steadman Local Governor 26/06/2023 25/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Trevarrow Local Governor 26/06/2023 25/06/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Dr Nigel Twelves Local Governor 01/09/2009 13/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ponteland Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Claire Johnson
Address Ponteland Primary School
Callerton Lane
Ponteland

Northumberland
NE20 9EG
Website www.pontelandprimary.co.uk
Telephone 01661822103
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 420
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 474 (255 / 219)
Percentage Free School Meals 9.50%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Miss Rachel Briggs Local Governor 01/01/2019 01/01/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Elizabeth Dinning-Fowler Local Governor 07/06/2022 06/06/2026 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Claire Johnson Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Daphne Smith Local Governor 21/06/2011 21/06/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Allan Smith Local Governor 07/06/2022 06/06/2026 Appointed by academy members
Richard Coates Church of England Primary School

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Headteacher Miss Sharon Lock
Address Richard Coates Church of England Primary School
Thornhill Road
Ponteland
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE20 9QB
Website http://www.richardcoatesceprimary.co.uk
Telephone 01661823167
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Newcastle
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 380
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 334 (176 / 158)
Percentage Free School Meals 9.60%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Andrew Garrad Local Governor 20/03/2023 20/03/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Miss Samantha Rutter Local Governor 18/06/2022 17/06/2026 Elected by school staff