Havannah First School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Havannah First School
Address: Primrose Lane
Town/City: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Postcode: NE13 9FR
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01912 855141
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-9)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: Gosforth Schools' Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Helen McKenna
Capacity: 330
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 331 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.3%

Location and administration

URN: 108443
DfE Number: 391/2006
UKPRN: 10077814
UPRN: 4510758690
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Newcastle upon Tyne (E08000021)
Constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne North (E14001379)
Electoral Ward: Castle (E05016351)

Easting & Northing: 421645E, 571030N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 2' 2.26" N 1° 39' 45.87" W
Plus Code: 9C7W28MP+HW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Great Park Academy (0.8km)
  2. Brunton First School (1.4km)
  3. North Fawdon Primary School (2.0km)
  4. Kingston Park Primary School (2.1km)
  5. Dinnington First School (2.3km)
  6. Hazlewood Community Primary School (2.5km)
  7. Regent Farm First School (2.8km)
  8. St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton (3.1km)
  9. Kenton Bar Primary School (3.1km)
  10. Mountfield Primary School (3.1km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Governors

  • Mr Gary Burnett - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2014 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 March 2030.
  • Stuart Cannon - Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 April 2029.
  • Mrs Rhonda Crosby - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2030.
  • Mrs Kate Hall - Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 September 2030.
  • Hannah Izod - Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 June 2026.
  • Mrs Helen McKenna - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2009 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Dr Tony PURDIE - Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2014 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ian Redford - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 July 2026.
  • Mr Ian Redford - Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 July 2030.
  • Roksana Rutherford - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2027.
  • Mrs Liz Tufton - Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2014 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 March 2030.
  • Mrs Kathryn Veal - Governor. Appointed on 29 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 June 2030.
  • Mrs Heidi Walker - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Mrs Sue Ward - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2011 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 December 2025.
  • Mrs Andrea Whatnell - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 October 2027.