New Hartley First School

Contact details for the school

School Name: New Hartley First School
Address: New Hartley
Town/City: Whitley Bay
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE25 0RD
Telephone Number: 01912 371218
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-9)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Keri Dowdney
Capacity: 176
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 165 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14%

Location and administration

URN: 122224
DfE Number: 929/2229
UKPRN: 10080085
UPRN: 100110764157
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Northumberland (E06000057)
Constituency: Cramlington and Killingworth (E14001183)
Electoral Ward: Hartley (E05016112)

Easting & Northing: 430563E, 576768N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 5' 6.2" N 1° 31' 21.39" W
Plus Code: 9C7W3FPG+2X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Miss Kim Ashby - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 8 April 2019 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 26 March 2027.
  • Mrs Christine Barrell - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Mrs Keri Dowdney - Governor. Appointed on 2 May 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Amy Hutchinson - Governor. Appointed on 2 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 March 2026.
  • Suzanne Morley - Governor. Appointed on 2 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 May 2028.
  • Mr David Peddie - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 December 2027.
  • Mr Graham Russell - Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 January 2030.
  • Mr Steven Weddell - Governor. Appointed on 2 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 June 2026.
  • Mrs Amanda Williams - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2028.