Ponteland Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ponteland Primary School
Address: Callerton Lane, Ponteland, The Crescent, Callerton Lane, Ponteland
County: Northumberland
Postcode: NE20 9EG
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01661 822103
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2019
Trust: Pele Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Claire Johnson
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 479 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 114% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.5%

Location and administration

URN: 145780
DfE Number: 929/2215
UKPRN: 10082400
UPRN: 100110761930
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Northumberland (E06000057)
Constituency: Hexham (E14001285)
Electoral Ward: Ponteland East & Stannington (E05016134)

Easting & Northing: 416189E, 573193N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 3' 12.98" N 1° 44' 52.73" W
Plus Code: 9C7W3732+CR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Rosalind Barlow - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2013 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 21 April 2028.
  • Miss Rachel Briggs - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2019 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 January 2027.
  • Mrs Christine Corbett - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2009 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Dinning-Fowler - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 June 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 6 June 2030.
  • Mrs Pam Hopley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2002 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Mrs Claire Johnson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Shavani Malhotra - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Ruth Morris - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 13 February 2013 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 March 2028.
  • Mr Allan Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 June 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 6 June 2030.
  • Mr Richard Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 June 2030.