Callerton Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Callerton Academy
Address: Bedeburn Road
Town/City: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Postcode: NE5 4JQ
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01916 053835
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: The Gosforth Federated Academies Limited
Sponsor: The Gosforth Federated Academies Ltd

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Pete Fox
Capacity: 1200
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 684 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 57% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 58.9%

Location and administration

URN: 148573
DfE Number: 391/4009
UKPRN: 10088743
UPRN: 4510763865
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Newcastle upon Tyne (E08000021)
Constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West (E14001377)
Electoral Ward: Newbiggin Hall & Callerton (E05016365)

Easting & Northing: 419537E, 568219N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 0' 31.64" N 1° 41' 45.29" W
Plus Code: 9C7W2853+GJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  5. Farne Primary School (1.2km)
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  10. Kingston Park Primary School (1.7km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor

Governors

  • Adam Ainley - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 September 2030.
  • Cherri Blissett - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • David Bowes - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2026.
  • David Bowes - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mrs Lesley Bowes - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 October 2026.
  • Dr Julie Crumbley - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 14 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 October 2030.
  • Professor Nick Girdler - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 October 2026.
  • Professor Nick Girdler - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2026.
  • Mr Matthew MacDonald - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • James Poole - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 September 2030.
  • Cristina Scott - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 December 2029.
  • Benj Sives - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 November 2029.
  • Tim Stout - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 October 2030.
  • Shona Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 June 2026.