Marden Bridge Middle School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Marden Bridge Middle School
Address: Lovaine Avenue
Town/City: Whitley Bay
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE25 8RW
Telephone Number: 01913 499538
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Middle deemed secondary (ages 9-13)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: The North Tyneside Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr John Newport
Capacity: 600
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 577 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.1%

Location and administration

URN: 108635
DfE Number: 392/4025
UKPRN: 10018779
UPRN: 47056968
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: North Tyneside (E08000022)
Constituency: Tynemouth (E14001557)
Electoral Ward: Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South (E05015869)

Easting & Northing: 435232E, 571724N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 2' 21.93" N 1° 27' 0.33" W
Plus Code: 9C7W2GQX+QX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mr Dai Bryson - Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 December 2026.
  • Mrs Karen Donachie - Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 November 2027.
  • Mrs Domonique Ellis - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 November 2026.
  • Mrs Karen Goring - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2026.
  • Mr Michael Homer - Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 28 November 2027.
  • Mr Frazer Lough - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Mr Colin Marsh - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 14 December 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 13 December 2026.
  • Mr Gareth McQuillan - Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 28 November 2027.
  • Mrs Joanna Unthank - Governor. Appointed on 16 February 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 February 2026.
  • Mr Mark Wilkinson - Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 January 2028.