Brighton Avenue Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Brighton Avenue Primary School
Address: Brighton Road
Town/City: Gateshead
Postcode: NE8 1XS
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01914 218080
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Allan
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 404 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 36.5%

Location and administration

URN: 108368
DfE Number: 390/2221
UKPRN: 10072211
UPRN: 100000517175
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Gateshead (E08000037)
Constituency: Gateshead Central and Whickham (E14001244)
Electoral Ward: Lobley Hill and Bensham (E05001079)

Easting & Northing: 424787E, 562044N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 57' 11.05" N 1° 36' 51.7" W
Plus Code: 9C6WX93P+67

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Joanne Allan - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2012 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Eleanor Brown - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 November 2029.
  • Mrs Wendy Buddle - Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 June 2028.
  • Ms Susan Coles - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 18 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 June 2026.
  • Ms Leila D'Aronville - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 February 2028.
  • Mrs Anne Fountain - Governor. Appointed on 18 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 June 2026.
  • Mrs Anne Fountain - Governor. Appointed on 8 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 June 2026.
  • Mr Christopher Hart - Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 March 2027.
  • Crystal Hicks - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
  • Mrs Kate Holden - Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 March 2027.
  • Mrs Sarah Kilpatrick - Governor. Appointed on 14 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 June 2027.
  • Mrs Gemma Maughan - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2029.
  • Mr Ged Robinson - Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 January 2030.