Eslington Primary School
School Name: Eslington Primary School Address: Hazel Road Town/City: Gateshead Postcode: NE8 2EP Telephone Number: 01914 334131 Website: www.eslingtonschool.uk
Phase: Ages 5-11 Type: Community special school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2001
Headteacher: Mrs Michelle Richards
Capacity: 70
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 78 (81% boys & 19% girls)
Enrollment: 111% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 70.5%
- SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
URN: 133397
DfE Number: 390/7010
UKPRN: 10074183
UPRN: 10022997458
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Gateshead (E08000037)
Constituency: Gateshead Central and Whickham (E14001244)
Electoral Ward: Dunston, Teams & Riverside (E05016554)
Easting & Northing: 424238E, 562075N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 57' 12.15" N 1° 37' 22.55" W
Plus Code: 9C6WX93G+8R
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Liam Conroy - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
- Mrs Angela Douglas - Governor. Appointed on 6 June 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 5 June 2030.
- Mr Alf Evans - Governor. Appointed on 6 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 June 2030.
- Mr John Glenwright - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 26 June 2028.
- Mr John Glenwright - Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 26 June 2028.
- Mr David Kennedy - Governor. Appointed on 6 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 June 2030.
- Mr David Kennedy - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2025.
- Mr William Liddy - Governor. Appointed on 6 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 June 2030.
- Mrs Michelle Richards - Governor. Appointed on 6 June 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Dr Margaret Sherratt - Governor. Appointed on 6 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 June 2030.
- Mrs Lynn Turner - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 November 2027.