Farne Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Farne Primary School
Address: Marsden Lane, Newbiggin Hall
Town/City: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE5 4AP
Telephone Number: 01912 860268
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Smart Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Smart Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Lee Gallon
Capacity: 262
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 239 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 47.3%

Location and administration

URN: 143272
DfE Number: 391/2027
UKPRN: 10057818
UPRN: 4510139245
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Newcastle upon Tyne (E08000021)
Constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West (E14001377)
Electoral Ward: Newbiggin Hall & Callerton (E05016365)

Easting & Northing: 420228E, 567294N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 0' 1.62" N 1° 41' 6.63" W
Plus Code: 9C7W2827+5W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope (0.5km)
  2. Cheviot Primary School (0.5km)
  3. Beech Hill Primary School (0.7km)
  4. Mary Astell Academy (0.8km)
  5. Thomas Bewick School (0.8km)
  6. Hilton Primary Academy (0.8km)
  7. Studio West (1.1km)
  8. Simonside Primary School (1.1km)
  9. Callerton Academy (1.2km)
  10. Westerhope Primary School (1.2km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Joanne Couchman - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 21 October 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Andrew Stephen Davies - Shared Governance Professional - Establishment. Appointed on 22 August 2022.
  • Andrew Dryden - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 March 2026.
  • Mr Lee Gallon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Daniyelle Hollingsworth - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 December 2025.
  • John Littleton - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Martin McDonagh - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Brian Ruderman - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Jonathan Sabarre - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 February 2026.
  • Eileen Youngs - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 November 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.