John F Kennedy Primary School
School Name: John F Kennedy Primary School Address: Station Road, Columbia Town/City: Washington County: Tyne and Wear Postcode: NE38 7AR Telephone Number: 01914 906454 Website: www.jfkprimary.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2017 Trust: Oak Learning Trust Sponsor: Oak Learning Trust
Headteacher: Mr Brian Adams
Capacity: 441
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 412 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.5%
- ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
URN: 144223
DfE Number: 394/2170
UKPRN: 10063482
UPRN: 45031762
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Sunderland (E08000024)
Constituency: Washington and Gateshead South (E14001567)
Electoral Ward: Washington Central (E05001173)
Easting & Northing: 431342E, 556026N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 53' 55.05" N 1° 30' 45.6" W
Plus Code: 9C6WVFXP+CW
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Brian Adams - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
- Ms Rachel Cawthorne - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 June 2026.
- Mr Andrew Charlton - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 October 2028.
- Mrs Denise Hepplewhite - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2028.
- Mr John Lines - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Mrs Karen McDermott - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
- Mr Phillip Pearson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Mrs Danielle Sigley - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 October 2028.
- Matthew Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 September 2028.
- Ms Rachel Vincent - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 October 2028.