Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School
Address: Percy Square, River View, Tynemouth
Town/City: North Shields
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE30 4AG
Telephone Number: 01912 574441
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Nursery (ages 2-4)
Type: Local authority nursery school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr John Croft
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 114 (59% boys & 41% girls)

Location and administration

URN: 108563
DfE Number: 392/1001
UPRN: 47053292
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: North Tyneside (E08000022)
Constituency: Tynemouth (E14001557)
Electoral Ward: Tynemouth (E05015880)

Easting & Northing: 436448E, 568961N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 0' 52.23" N 1° 25' 53.1" W
Plus Code: 9C7W2H79+RC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Nicola Battensby - Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 January 2030.
  • Miss Kate Byrne - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 November 2025.
  • Mr John Croft - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Judith Fraser - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 November 2026.
  • Mrs Jessica Hannant - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 March 2029.
  • Miss Annalisa Horsborough - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 June 2026.
  • Mr James KYLE - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 March 2026.
  • Dr Charlotte Littlefair - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 March 2027.
  • Mrs Sophie Moore - Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 June 2029.
  • Mr Nathaniel Ray - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2030.
  • Miss Abi Ross-Jackson - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2030.
  • Mrs Rachel Tallent - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 March 2029.