Open State Primary Mixed

Burnopfield Primary School

Front Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 6PT
368 Pupils
400 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
19.40% FSM %
182 Boys
186 Girls
About Burnopfield Primary School

Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (NE16 6PT), Burnopfield Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of County Durham.

It has 368 pupils on roll. School capacity: 400. Current headteacher: Rebecca Brunton.

Data for Burnopfield Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency Blaydon and Consett
Ward Derwent & Pont Valley
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077258
URN 114035
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Marie Scott Chair of Governors 11/10/2021 09/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Brunton Governor 21/05/2020 20/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Janine Heseltine Governor 14/10/2020 13/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Jennifer Holmes Governor 05/12/2024 04/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Ivan Jewell Governor 16/11/2021 15/11/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Gillian Jones Governor 04/12/2025 04/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Melanie Meadows Governor 09/11/2020 07/01/2026 Elected by parents
Councillor Declan Mulholland Governor 28/01/2022 27/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah-Leigh Nicholson Governor 09/11/2020 08/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Robertshaw Governor 01/02/2023 01/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Keith Robinson Governor 27/05/2025 26/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
James Settrey Governor 05/12/2024 04/12/2028 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Burnopfield Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, County Durham.
Burnopfield Primary School has 368 pupils, with a capacity of 400.
Burnopfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Burnopfield Primary School is Headteacher Rebecca Brunton.
Burnopfield Primary School is at Front Street, Burnopfield, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 6PT, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Burnopfield Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Burnopfield Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Headteacher Rebecca Brunton
Front Street, Burnopfield, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 6PT
Location
Quick Summary
URN 114035
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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