Coquet Park First School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Coquet Park First School
Address: The Links
Town/City: Whitley Bay
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE26 1TQ
Telephone Number: 01918 143340
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Palmer
Capacity: 150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 169 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 113% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 3.9%

Location and administration

URN: 108590
DfE Number: 392/2059
UKPRN: 10077806
UPRN: 47104895
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: North Tyneside (E08000022)
Constituency: Tynemouth (E14001557)
Electoral Ward: Whitley Bay North (E05015884)

Easting & Northing: 434916E, 573197N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 3' 9.66" N 1° 27' 17.48" W
Plus Code: 9C7W3G3W+33

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  3. Whitley Bay High School (0.8km)
  4. Southridge First School (1.1km)
  5. Valley Gardens Middle School (1.1km)
  6. Marden Bridge Middle School (1.5km)
  7. Monkseaton Coastal School (1.6km)
  8. Appletree Gardens First School (1.8km)
  9. Rockcliffe First School (1.9km)
  10. Langley First School (2.1km)
Governors

  • Jennifer Elizabeth Anderson - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2028.
  • Mr Matthew Anderson - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 March 2028.
  • Mrs Gabrielle Armstrong - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 September 2026.
  • Ms Kate Chedburn - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 1 December 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Dowland - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 March 2027.
  • Ms Kate Hubbard - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 26 September 2022.
  • Mrs Kelly Lawrence - Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 October 2030.
  • Helen Sweeting - Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 February 2029.
  • Ms Catherine Thomson - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mrs Colleen Ward - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Louise Willson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 23 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mrs Carolyn Wordsworth - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 February 2029.