Mortimer Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Mortimer Primary School
Address: Mortimer Road
Town/City: South Shields
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE34 0RW
Telephone Number: 01914 554504
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr P.J. Bennett
Capacity: 575
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 588 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.6%

Location and administration

URN: 108673
DfE Number: 393/2017
UKPRN: 10072196
UPRN: 200000003172
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: South Tyneside (E08000023)
Constituency: South Shields (E14001492)
Electoral Ward: West Park (E05001150)

Easting & Northing: 436916E, 565267N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 58' 52.61" N 1° 25' 28.46" W
Plus Code: 9C6WXHJG+G5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Karen Allan - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 December 2026.
  • Phillippa Chippendale - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
  • Ms Fiona Clemence - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 December 2026.
  • Mrs Zoe Craig - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 December 2027.
  • Rachel Hughes - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
  • Mr Keith James - Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 October 2029.
  • Mr Adam Lunn - Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 16 November 2029.
  • Mrs K Mackay - Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 March 2027.
  • Mr Keith Owen - Governor. Appointed on 25 October 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 10 December 2025.
  • Ms Lisa Rattray - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 October 2026.
  • Deborah Wann - Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 October 2029.
  • Mr Chris Warnock - Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2028.