Simonside Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Simonside Primary School
Address: Glasgow Road
Town/City: Jarrow
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE32 4AU
Telephone Number: 01914 898315
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Donna Scott
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 219 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 52% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 53.4%

Location and administration

URN: 108698
DfE Number: 393/2073
UKPRN: 10077327
UPRN: 200000001911
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: South Tyneside (E08000023)
Constituency: Jarrow and Gateshead East (E14001307)
Electoral Ward: Bede (E05001136)

Easting & Northing: 434001E, 563542N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 57' 57.56" N 1° 28' 13.16" W
Plus Code: 9C6WXG8H+9V

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Samantha Harrison - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 November 2026.
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  • Fhiza Leonard - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 March 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Lowe - Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2016 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 November 2028.
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