NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School
Address: Central Parkway
Town/City: Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
County: Northumberland
Postcode: NE64 6RT
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01670 812019
Website:

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: Mrs Sharon Cole
Capacity: 594
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 372 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 63% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42.7%

Location and administration

URN: 148765
DfE Number: 929/2013
UKPRN: 10089408
UPRN: 10012421744
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Northumberland (E06000057)
Constituency: Blyth and Ashington (E14001107)
Electoral Ward: Newbiggin-by-the-Sea (E05016129)
Diocese: CE25(Diocese of Newcastle)

Easting & Northing: 430353E, 587900N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 11' 6.35" N 1° 31' 28.96" W
Plus Code: 9C7W5FPG+24

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. NCEA Castle School (1.5km)
  2. NCEA Duke's Secondary School (1.6km)
  3. NCEA Bishop's Primary School (1.7km)
  4. NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School (1.8km)
  5. St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington (1.8km)
  6. Central Academy (2.7km)
  7. NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School (2.9km)
  8. Rosewood Independent School (3.1km)
  9. Gust Independent School (3.2km)
  10. NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School (3.4km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Ms Heidi Barnes - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 28 April 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 27 April 2029.
  • Mr Jonathan Brady - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Sharon Cole - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Kate Elizabeth Davidson - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 4 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 January 2029.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Dunn - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 10 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 February 2027.
  • Mrs Louise Myerscough - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 8 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 September 2029.
  • Revd Anthony O'grady - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 10 February 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 9 February 2027.
  • Mrs Toni Self - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 8 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 March 2027.
  • Miss Victoria Louise Walker - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 19 October 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 18 October 2026.