Jesmond Park Academy
School Name: Jesmond Park Academy Address: Jesmond Park West Town/City: Newcastle-upon-Tyne County: Tyne and Wear Postcode: NE7 7DP Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 01912 818486 Website: www.jesmondparkacademy.org.uk
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18) Type: Academy sponsor led Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2019 Trust: The Gosforth Federated Academies Limited Sponsor: The Gosforth Federated Academies Ltd
Headteacher: Mr David Merrifield
Capacity: 2050
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 2092 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 39.4%
URN: 146752
DfE Number: 391/4007
UKPRN: 10082710
UPRN: 4510019325
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Newcastle upon Tyne (E08000021)
Constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend (E14001378)
Electoral Ward: Manor Park (E05016363)
Easting & Northing: 426403E, 566700N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 59' 41.37" N 1° 35' 19.32" W
Plus Code: 9C6WXCV6+WG
DfE Record: View record
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- Dr Deborah Bathgate - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 February 2028.
- Paul Bristow - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 October 2029.
- Mrs Karen Dews - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 October 2026.
- Roger Edwardson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 July 2028.
- Roger Edwardson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 23 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 November 2025.
- Roger Edwardson - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 22 September 2026.
- Dr Stacy Gillis - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 November 2025.
- Dr Mudassar Hasan - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 October 2030.
- Richard Hedgecock - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
- Father Jonathan Lawson - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 October 2030.
- Julia Morrison - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 November 2025.
- Julia Morrison - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 December 2028.
- Sarah Shepherd - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 November 2029.