Open State Primary Mixed

Barley Mow Primary School

Pembroke Avenue, Chester le Street, DH3 2DJ
166 Pupils
262 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
41.90% FSM %
87 Boys
79 Girls
About Barley Mow Primary School

Barley Mow Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Chester le Street and the surrounding area in Gateshead with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the North East region.

It has 166 pupils on roll. School capacity: 262. Current headteacher: Louise Cuthbertson.

Information on Barley Mow Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Gateshead
Region North East
Administrative District Gateshead
Parliamentary Constituency Washington and Gateshead South
Ward Birtley
Urban / Rural Urban: 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 10072208
URN 108373
Data Last Updated 20-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Linda Watkin Chair of Governors 02/02/2024 01/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Melanie Arkless Governor 10/02/2022 09/02/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Katie Brady Governor 27/06/2025 26/06/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Louise Cuthbertson Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Debbie Howe Governor 10/02/2022 18/06/2025 Elected by parents
Miss Elizabeth Kirton Governor 09/02/2022 18/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Martin Governor 15/06/2022 18/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anne Newland Governor 14/06/2023 13/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kathryn Perry Governor 04/12/2024 03/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Potts Governor 14/06/2023 13/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amy Raine Governor 27/05/2022 26/05/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Nicola Watson Governor 01/09/2014 18/07/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Frequently Asked Questions
Barley Mow Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chester le Street, Gateshead.
Barley Mow Primary School has 166 pupils, with a capacity of 262.
Barley Mow Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Barley Mow Primary School is Mrs Louise Cuthbertson.
Barley Mow Primary School is at Pembroke Avenue, Barley Mow, Chester le Street, DH3 2DJ, in the Gateshead local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Barley Mow Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Barley Mow Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Louise Cuthbertson
Pembroke Avenue, Barley Mow, Chester le Street, DH3 2DJ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 108373
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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