Prudhoe West Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Prudhoe West Academy
Address: West Road
Town/City: Prudhoe
County: Northumberland
Postcode: NE42 6HR
Telephone Number: 01661 832288
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-9)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Wise Academies
Sponsor: Wise Academies

Staff and pupils

Acting Headteacher: Mrs Michelle Brewster
Capacity: 300
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 233 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 78% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.9%

Location and administration

URN: 144180
DfE Number: 929/2220
UKPRN: 10063683
UPRN: 100110807165
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Northumberland (E06000057)
Constituency: Hexham (E14001285)
Electoral Ward: Prudhoe West & Mickley (E05016140)

Easting & Northing: 409234E, 562839N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 57' 38.66" N 1° 51' 25.84" W
Plus Code: 9C6WX46V+74

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe (0.2km)
  2. Highfield Middle School (0.3km)
  3. Prudhoe Castle First School (0.5km)
  4. Prudhoe Community High School (0.6km)
  5. Adderlane Academy (1.1km)
  6. Ovingham Church of England First School (1.2km)
  7. Ovingham Middle School (1.3km)
  8. Mickley First School (2.1km)
  9. Wylam First School (3.4km)
  10. Broomley First School (3.7km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mrs Danielle Arkle - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 January 2029.
  • Mrs Michelle Brewster - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2030.
  • Mrs Zoe Elizabeth Carr (O.B.E.) - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 July 2030.
  • Mrs Christine Carruthers - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 May 2027.
  • Mrs Sandra Garrity - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2022. Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mr Alan Keenleyside - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah O'Connor - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 February 2029.
  • Mrs Angie Scott - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 April 2026.
  • Jenny Scott - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 September 2030.
  • Mr Michael Anthony Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 January 2028.
  • Mrs Rebekah Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 January 2029.
  • Ellen Waggott - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Clare Wandless - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 June 2026. Term runs until 30 May 2036.
  • Mr Richard Whinney - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 30 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 June 2029.