St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Address: Claremont Terrace
Town/City: Blyth
County: Northumberland
Postcode: NE24 2LE
Telephone Number: 01670 352919
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust
Sponsor: Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Pauline Johnstone
Capacity: 330
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 217 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 66% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 38.3%

Location and administration

URN: 148282
DfE Number: 929/3711
UKPRN: 10087339
UPRN: 100110763013
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Northumberland (E06000057)
Constituency: Blyth and Ashington (E14001107)
Electoral Ward: Isabella (E05016121)
Diocese: RC08(Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle)

Easting & Northing: 430808E, 581197N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 7' 29.42" N 1° 31' 5.85" W
Plus Code: 9C7W4FFJ+WM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  1. Gilbert Ward Academy (0.2km)
  2. Malvin's Close Academy (0.5km)
  3. Croftway Academy (0.6km)
  4. Bede Academy (0.7km)
  5. Morpeth Road Academy (1.2km)
  6. Newsham Primary School (1.3km)
  7. New Delaval Primary School (1.8km)
  8. The Blyth Academy (1.9km)
  9. The Dales School (2.1km)
  10. Horton Grange Primary School (2.2km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mrs Eileen Bell - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 May 2029.
  • David Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
  • Mr Graham Cook - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Kevin Dawson - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 May 2028.
  • Michael Gilfillan - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 June 2030.
  • Pauline Johnstone - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2003 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Amanda Lee - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 March 2030.
  • Eileen Lomax - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2026.
  • Mrs Louise Nealings - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Philip Quin - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 March 2029.
  • Mr Graham Wilkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 May 2029.