New York Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: New York Primary School
Address: Lanark Close
Town/City: North Shields
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE29 8DP
Telephone Number: 01918 141788
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Acting Headteacher: Mrs Jill Shaw
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 405 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 129% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.3%

Location and administration

URN: 108607
DfE Number: 392/2081
UKPRN: 10078376
UPRN: 47053746
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: North Tyneside (E08000022)
Constituency: Tynemouth (E14001557)
Electoral Ward: New York & Murton (E05015875)

Easting & Northing: 433067E, 569817N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 1' 20.77" N 1° 29' 3.07" W
Plus Code: 9C7W2GC8+X8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Thomas More Catholic High School (0.6km)
  2. Whitehouse Primary School (1.2km)
  3. Preston Grange Primary School (1.5km)
  4. Monkseaton High School (1.7km)
  5. Woodlawn School (1.7km)
  6. Langley First School (1.7km)
  7. Collingwood Primary School (1.7km)
  8. Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay (1.8km)
  9. Silverdale School (1.8km)
  10. Norham High School (1.9km)
Governors

  • Mr Peter Cunningham - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 October 2028.
  • Ms Joanne Fairley - Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 6 February 2028.
  • Miss Sarah Hollywood - Governor. Appointed on 10 June 2015 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 June 2027.
  • Ms Julie Hubbard - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2019 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 October 2027.
  • Mrs Joanna Lyons - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2019 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
  • Mrs Jade Potter - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 September 2028.
  • Mrs Jill Sapsford - Governor. Appointed on 16 February 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 15 February 2026.
  • Mrs Rebecca Sowden - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 January 2028.