NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
Address: Norham Road
Town/City: Ashington
County: Northumberland
Postcode: NE63 0LF
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01670 813219

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Northumberland Church Of England Academy Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of Newcastle

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Jack Christophers
Capacity: 262
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 213 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 36.5%

Location and administration

URN: 148763
DfE Number: 929/2011
UKPRN: 10089406
UPRN: 10014491100
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Northumberland (E06000057)
Constituency: Blyth and Ashington (E14001107)
Electoral Ward: Haydon (E05016113)
Diocese: CE25(Diocese of Newcastle)

Easting & Northing: 427922E, 586397N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 10' 18.25" N 1° 33' 46.93" W
Plus Code: 9C7W5CCP+MQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Central Academy (1.1km)
  2. St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington (1.1km)
  3. Stakeford Primary School (1.1km)
  4. NCEA Bishop's Primary School (1.2km)
  5. NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School (1.2km)
  6. NCEA Duke's Secondary School (1.2km)
  7. Ashington Academy (1.3km)
  8. NCEA Castle School (1.3km)
  9. Rosewood Independent School (1.6km)
  10. Gust Independent School (1.6km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Ms Carrie Barron - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 November 2027.
  • Mr Ed Bookless - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Gary Haikney - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
  • Mrs Amanda Hall - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 October 2028.
  • Miss Naomi Marshall - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 October 2029.
  • Mrs Phoebe McSparron - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Caroline Mullen - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Sharon Fiona Neal - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 May 2027.
  • Mrs Susan Whitfield - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 December 2025.