Ryhope Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ryhope Junior School
Address: Shaftesbury Avenue, Ryhope, Ryhope Junior School
Town/City: Sunderland
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: SR2 0RT
Telephone Number: 01919 172969
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Lynn
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 158 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 66% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 54.4%

Location and administration

URN: 108787
DfE Number: 394/2093
UKPRN: 10079868
UPRN: 45089285
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Sunderland (E08000024)
Constituency: Sunderland Central (E14001531)
Electoral Ward: Ryhope (E05001164)

Easting & Northing: 440447E, 553203N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 52' 21.38" N 1° 22' 15.95" W
Plus Code: 9C6WVJFH+2H

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Dr Taiwo Olubunmi Alaje - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
  • Dr Mark Allan - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 December 2028.
  • Miss Gillian Dobson - Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 March 2028.
  • Mrs Susannah Eastaugh - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 25 January 2028.
  • Ms Helen Glancy - Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 March 2028.
  • Mrs Stef Jardine-Watson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 12 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 December 2029.
  • Mrs Fiona Lynn - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Neil Marrin - Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 26 June 2028.
  • Mrs Gemma McDonald - Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 January 2028.
  • Mrs Elaine Shanks - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 March 2030.
  • Mrs Victoria Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 February 2028.