Newbottle Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Newbottle Primary Academy
Address: Houghton Road, Newbottle
Town/City: Houghton le Spring
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: DH4 4EE
Telephone Number: 01915 005957
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Aim High Academy Trust
Sponsor: Aim High Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs C Shield
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 437 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 104% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15%

Location and administration

URN: 140584
DfE Number: 394/2118
UKPRN: 10044819
UPRN: 45049531
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Sunderland (E08000024)
Constituency: Houghton and Sunderland South (E14001295)
Electoral Ward: Houghton (E05001160)

Easting & Northing: 433574E, 551041N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 51' 13.26" N 1° 28' 42.4" W
Plus Code: 9C6WVG3C+FJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Stephanie Churchill - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 November 2027.
  • Mr Scott Clennell - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 December 2029.
  • Ms Kate Erskine - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 February 2027.
  • Mrs Julie Gibson - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 July 2029.
  • Mr Christopher Hall - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 May 2026.
  • Mrs Louise Hindmarch - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Mrs Anna Munro - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 November 2028.
  • Mr Craig Scott - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 February 2027.
  • Mrs Claire Shield - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Jade Turnbull-Mason - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 December 2029.