Hotspur Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Hotspur Primary School
Address: Mowbray Street
Town/City: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE6 5PA
Telephone Number: 01912 762762
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Kevin McVittie
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 440 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 38%

Location and administration

URN: 108491
DfE Number: 391/2998
UKPRN: 10069384
UPRN: 4510141701
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Newcastle upon Tyne (E08000021)
Constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend (E14001378)
Electoral Ward: Ouseburn (E05011455)

Easting & Northing: 426291E, 564971N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 58' 45.46" N 1° 35' 26.2" W
Plus Code: 9C6WXCH5+PQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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