Westerhope Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Westerhope Primary School
Address: Hillhead Road, Westerhope
Town/City: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE5 1NE
Telephone Number: 01912 674750
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: One (owl North East) Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Russell
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 426 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 38.1%

Location and administration

URN: 150330
DfE Number: 391/2031
UKPRN: 10093925
UPRN: 4510716609
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Newcastle upon Tyne (E08000021)
Constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West (E14001377)
Electoral Ward: Chapel (E05011442)

Easting & Northing: 419054E, 567320N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 0' 2.63" N 1° 42' 12.69" W
Plus Code: 9C7W272W+7H

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Jaclyn Carr - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Miss Laura Gray - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 January 2027.
  • Mr William Gray - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Mrs Susan Hall - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Mrs Rebecca Jennings - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 January 2026.
  • Mrs Joanne Lowes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Ms Sophie Pellegrino - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 June 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Russell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Stephen Thoburn - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 November 2026.