Richardson Dees Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Richardson Dees Primary School
Address: High Street East
Town/City: Wallsend
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE28 7RT
Telephone Number: 01912 638139
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: The North Tyneside Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Wayne Myers
Capacity: 236
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 206 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 51.4%

Location and administration

URN: 108596
DfE Number: 392/2069
UKPRN: 10069379
UPRN: 47046363
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: North Tyneside (E08000022)
Constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend (E14001378)
Electoral Ward: Wallsend Central (E05015881)

Easting & Northing: 430529E, 566548N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 59' 35.61" N 1° 31' 27.23" W
Plus Code: 9C6WXFVG+78

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Susannah Mitchell - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 March 2027.
  • Mr Wayne Myers - Governor. Appointed on 21 December 2012 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
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