Hedworth Lane Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Hedworth Lane Primary School
Address: Hedworth Lane
Town/City: Boldon Colliery
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE35 9JB
Telephone Number: 01915 367262
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Claire Hutchinson
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 290 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.5%

Location and administration

URN: 108686
DfE Number: 393/2040
UKPRN: 10069021
UPRN: 200000002208
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: South Tyneside (E08000023)
Constituency: Jarrow and Gateshead East (E14001307)
Electoral Ward: Boldon Colliery (E05001138)

Easting & Northing: 433954E, 562067N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 57' 9.85" N 1° 28' 16.43" W
Plus Code: 9C6WXG3H+3G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Hedworthfield Primary School (0.4km)
  2. Boldon Nursery School (1.0km)
  3. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow (1.0km)
  4. Fellgate Primary School (1.2km)
  5. St Mary's Catholic Primary School (1.2km)
  6. Simonside Primary School (1.5km)
  7. Boldon School (1.6km)
  8. West Boldon Primary School (1.6km)
  9. St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow (1.7km)
  10. Biddick Hall Infants' School (1.8km)
Governors

  • Mrs Kayleigh Grace Ainsworth - Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 March 2027.
  • Rev Paul Barker - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2029.
  • Mrs Laura Crowe - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 October 2029.
  • Ms Carolynne Hardy - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 October 2029.
  • Ms Nicola Houghton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 18 June 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 June 2027.
  • Mrs Claire Michelle Hutchinson - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Leonard Ogilvie - Governor. Appointed on 18 June 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 June 2027.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Anne Seagrove - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 28 March 2027.
  • Miss Jayne Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 September 2026.
  • Mr Steve Welsh - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 October 2027.