Redesdale Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Redesdale Primary School
Address: Wiltshire Drive
Town/City: Wallsend
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE28 8TS
Telephone Number: 01918 149435
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 Michael Shackleton
Capacity: 350
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 324 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23%

Location and administration

URN: 108599
DfE Number: 392/2072
UKPRN: 10077513
UPRN: 47098439
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: North Tyneside (E08000022)
Constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend (E14001378)
Electoral Ward: Wallsend North (E05015882)

Easting & Northing: 428915E, 567889N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 0' 19.33" N 1° 32' 57.55" W
Plus Code: 9C7W2F42+47

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs June Rose Atkins - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 April 2026.
  • Mr Matthew Blacklock - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 February 2028.
  • Mrs Tracy Victoria Flannaghan - Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 19 April 2026.
  • Mr Simon Jeoffrey Kirsopp - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 October 2028.
  • Mr Darren Ross - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2028.
  • Mr Ben Sayer - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 July 2027.
  • Mr Michael John Shackleton - Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Tunde Sobitan - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 September 2029.
  • Mr Paul Tallent - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 July 2027.
  • Mr Peter Craig Thorp - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 10 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 December 2026.