West Jesmond Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: West Jesmond Primary School
Address: Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond
Town/City: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE2 3AJ
Telephone Number: 01912 810000
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1997

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matt Ward
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 605 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.5%

Location and administration

URN: 131203
DfE Number: 391/2033
UKPRN: 10075559
UPRN: 4510701546
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Newcastle upon Tyne (E08000021)
Constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne North (E14001379)
Electoral Ward: Jesmond (E05016359)

Easting & Northing: 425136E, 566349N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 59' 30.25" N 1° 36' 30.73" W
Plus Code: 9C6WX9RR+MH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Northern Counties School (0.3km)
  2. Newcastle High School for Girls GDST (0.4km)
  3. Newcastle Preparatory School (0.9km)
  4. Royal Grammar School (0.9km)
  5. St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (1.2km)
  6. South Gosforth First School (1.2km)
  7. University of Newcastle Upon Tyne (1.3km)
  8. Jesmond Park Academy (1.3km)
  9. Westfield School (1.6km)
  10. University of Northumbria At Newcastle (1.6km)
Associated schools

Predecessor schools†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Jessica Callaghan - Governor. Appointed on 22 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 December 2027.
  • Mrs Laura Cordy - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 November 2029.
  • Mr Mark Dinsley - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2029.
  • Ms Jane Edminson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 October 2014 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 December 2026.
  • Mrs Deepa Gibson - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 November 2029.
  • Mr Adam Goldwater - Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 January 2029.
  • Ms Helena Goodwyn - Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 June 2030.
  • Mr Nigel Holmes - Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 February 2030.
  • Mr Rajoe Hoque - Governor. Appointed on 22 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 December 2027.
  • Mr Matt Ife - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 July 2027.
  • Miss Alex Mackellar - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 January 2026.
  • Mrs Jill Maddison - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 September 2030.
  • Mr Imran Malik - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 November 2029.
  • Mrs Emily Nelson - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2028.
  • Mrs Lynsey Nicholson - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Mrs Georgia Ross - Governor. Appointed on 22 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 December 2027.
  • Mrs Lynne Sixsmith - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mr Graeme Tyndall - Governor. Appointed on 22 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 December 2027.
  • Mr Matt Ward - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 January 2029.
  • Ms Kim Woodward - Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 June 2030.