Marine Park First School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Marine Park First School
Address: Park Road
Town/City: Whitley Bay
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE26 1LT
Telephone Number: 01912 534343
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-9)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Stephen Easton
Capacity: 378
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 476 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 126% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.4%

Location and administration

URN: 108589
DfE Number: 392/2058
UKPRN: 10077807
UPRN: 47105403
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: North Tyneside (E08000022)
Constituency: Tynemouth (E14001557)
Electoral Ward: Whitley Bay North (E05015884)

Easting & Northing: 435336E, 572634N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 2' 51.34" N 1° 26' 54.06" W
Plus Code: 9C7W2HX2+2M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Coquet Park First School (0.7km)
  2. Marden Bridge Middle School (0.9km)
  3. Whitley Bay High School (1.1km)
  4. Rockcliffe First School (1.2km)
  5. Monkseaton Coastal School (1.3km)
  6. Valley Gardens Middle School (1.4km)
  7. Whitley Lodge First School (1.4km)
  8. Southridge First School (1.5km)
  9. Appletree Gardens First School (1.5km)
  10. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats (1.7km)
Governors

  • Mr Dan Argent - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 December 2029.
  • Mr Daniel Argent - Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Amy Armstrong - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 September 2028.
  • Mrs Jill Bates - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 January 2027.
  • Melanie Burgess - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2027.
  • Mrs Louise Carbado - Governor. Appointed on 23 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 November 2026.
  • Mr J Christophers - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 December 2029.
  • Mrs Laura Cooksley - Governor. Appointed on 15 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 February 2027.
  • Mr Robert Dunn - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 March 2026.
  • Mr Stephen Easton - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2000 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Katie Gornall - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 November 2026.
  • Mrs Hamde Nazar - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 February 2028.
  • Mr Aidan Phillips - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Elizabeth Souter - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 November 2028.
  • Mrs Emily Stanyon - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 December 2029.
  • Mr Duncan Thurlow - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2027.
  • Hilary Waters - Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 May 2029.
  • Sally Williams - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 November 2026.