Balliol Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Balliol Primary School
Address: Chesters Avenue, Longbenton
Town/City: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE12 8QP
Telephone Number: 01918 142500
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1900
History: This school will close in 2026
Trust: The North Tyneside Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Miss Lindsay Coates
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 157 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 75% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 50%

Location and administration

URN: 108603
DfE Number: 392/2077
UKPRN: 10069320
UPRN: 47021063
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: North Tyneside (E08000022)
Constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne North (E14001379)
Electoral Ward: Longbenton & Benton (E05015873)

Easting & Northing: 426854E, 568581N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 0' 42.13" N 1° 34' 53.31" W
Plus Code: 9C7W2C69+MC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Annalei Bartlett - Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2026 (Interim Executive Board). Term runs until 8 January 2030.
  • Miss Lindsay Coates - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Kelly Holbrook - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Interim Executive Board). Term runs until 20 March 2026.
  • Debra Hudson - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2025 (Interim Executive Board). Term runs until 16 July 2029.
  • Maddy Kennedy - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Interim Executive Board). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
  • Christina Ponting - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Interim Executive Board). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
  • Debbie Redshaw - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Interim Executive Board). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
  • Mrs Belita Scott - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Interim Executive Board). Term runs until 4 December 2028.