Simonside Primary School
School Name: Simonside Primary School Address: Glasgow Road Town/City: Jarrow County: Tyne and Wear Postcode: NE32 4AU Telephone Number: 01914 898315 Website: www.simonsideprimary.org/
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Community school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Rachel Gowing - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 March 2026.
- Mrs Samantha Harrison - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 November 2026.
- Mrs Samantha Harrison - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 November 2026.
- 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.
- Mr Sean McDonagh - Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 12 September 2028.
- Jacqueline Oughton - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 January 2030.
- Mrs Margaret Peacock - Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 June 2027.