St Johns Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Johns Primary School
Address: Teindland Close, Benwell
Town/City: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE4 8HE
Telephone Number: 01912 735293
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: West End Schools Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Tracey Caffrey
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 226 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 108% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 66.8%

Location and administration

URN: 108476
DfE Number: 391/2720
UKPRN: 10069385
UPRN: 4510065042
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Newcastle upon Tyne (E08000021)
Constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West (E14001377)
Electoral Ward: Elswick (E05011445)

Easting & Northing: 422178E, 563626N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 58' 2.66" N 1° 39' 17.91" W
Plus Code: 9C6WX88W+X2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr John Anderson - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 November 2025.
  • Mr John Anderson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 July 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2029.
  • Miss Marie Bartley - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2030.
  • Mrs Kelly Bewick - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 October 2027.
  • Ms Emma Brown - Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 November 2027.
  • Mrs Tracey Caffrey - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Heather Campbell-Elliott - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 July 2027.
  • Mr Seyed Hoseyni - Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 May 2029.
  • Mrs Susan Lishman - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2015 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 February 2027.
  • Ms Wendy Mitcheson - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Mr Warren Morris - Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 January 2026.
  • Mr Simon Christopher Ross - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2026.
  • Ms Rujina Ruji - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 1 January 2026.
  • Mr Guy Rundle - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2029.
  • Ms Sophie Sharp - Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 May 2029.
  • Mrs Kim Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 May 2028.
  • Ms Jemma Watson - Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 May 2029.