Haltwhistle Primary Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Haltwhistle Primary Academy
Address: Park Avenue
Town/City: Haltwhistle
Postcode: NE49 9BA
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01434 320467
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Wise Academies
Sponsor: Wise Academies

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Susie Drake
Capacity: 306
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 213 (58% boys & 42% girls)
Enrollment: 70% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.3%

Location and administration

URN: 146372
DfE Number: 929/2007
UKPRN: 10081060
UPRN: 100110766444
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Northumberland (E06000057)
Constituency: Hexham (E14001285)
Electoral Ward: Haltwhistle (E05016111)

Easting & Northing: 370262E, 564245N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 58' 21.23" N 2° 27' 57.39" W
Plus Code: 9C6VXGFM+2J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School (4.3km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mrs Zoe Elizabeth Carr (OBE) - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Susie Drake - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 March 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 6 March 2049.
  • Hannah Lucy Finnigan - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 5 February 2030.
  • Mrs Sandra Garrity - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2022. Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mr Graeme Anthony Hutton - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 September 2030.
  • Mr Greame Anthony Hutton - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 September 2026.
  • Mr Steven Prandle - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 May 2027.
  • Mrs Emma Routledge - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 June 2027.
  • Mrs Lisa Seymour - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 June 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 June 2027.
  • Clare Wandless - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 June 2026. Term runs until 30 May 2036.
  • Mr Liam Watters - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 May 2029.