Burnopfield Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Burnopfield Primary School
Address: Front Street, Burnopfield
Town/City: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE16 6PT
Telephone Number: 01207 270397
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Headteacher Rebecca Brunton
Capacity: 400
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 351 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 88% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.2%

Location and administration

URN: 114035
DfE Number: 840/2234
UKPRN: 10077258
UPRN: 100110761608
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Blaydon and Consett (E14001106)
Electoral Ward: Derwent & Pont Valley (E05016173)

Easting & Northing: 417106E, 556853N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 54' 24.27" N 1° 44' 4.55" W
Plus Code: 9C6WW748+M5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Beth Angus - Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 18 October 2030.
  • Mrs Rebecca Brunton - Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 May 2028.
  • Miss Victoria Campbell - Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 February 2030.
  • Mrs Janine Heseltine - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Jennifer Holmes - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 July 2026.
  • Mr Ivan Jewell - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2021 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 15 November 2025.
  • Mrs Gillian Jones - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2029.
  • Mrs Melanie Meadows - Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 January 2026.
  • Councillor Declan Mulholland - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 January 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah-Leigh Nicholson - Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 November 2028.
  • Mr Mark Robertshaw - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2027.
  • Mr Keith Scott Robinson - Governor. Appointed on 27 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 May 2029.
  • Mrs Marie Scott - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 11 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 October 2029.
  • James Settrey - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 February 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Stansbie - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2026.