Darras Hall Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Darras Hall Primary School
Address: Middle Drive
Town/City: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Postcode: NE20 9DS
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01661 823857
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 Rebecca McVittie
Capacity: 510
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 459 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 3.7%

Location and administration

URN: 145781
DfE Number: 929/2526
UKPRN: 10082376
UPRN: 100110761757
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Northumberland (E06000057)
Constituency: Hexham (E14001285)
Electoral Ward: Ponteland South with Heddon (E05016136)

Easting & Northing: 415291E, 571410N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 2' 15.4" N 1° 45' 43.68" W
Plus Code: 9C7W26QQ+24

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Mike Barker - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 5 November 2025.
  • Mrs Susanna Cooke - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 4 November 2029.
  • Mrs Clare Cooper - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Sally Cram - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 September 2028.
  • Mr David Harding - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Mrs Suzy Hattaway - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Andy Large - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Mr Atul Malhotra - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 14 March 2030.
  • Mrs Nicola Roff - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 4 November 2029.
  • Mr Phil Smith - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 3 October 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 2 October 2026.
  • Mrs Jenny Southern - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 November 2029.