Open Special Mixed

Eslington Primary School

Hazel Road, Gateshead, NE8 2EP
69 Pupils
70 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
78.30% FSM %
56 Boys
13 Girls
About Eslington Primary School

Eslington Primary School is an Special schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Gateshead, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 69 pupils on roll. School capacity: 70. Current headteacher: Michelle Richards.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Gateshead or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Gateshead
Region North East
Administrative District Gateshead
Parliamentary Constituency Gateshead Central and Whickham
Ward Dunston and Teams
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 Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2001
UKPRN 10074183
URN 133397
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Kennedy Chair of Governors 06/06/2022 05/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Liam Conroy Governor 05/12/2024 04/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Angela Douglas Governor 06/06/2022 05/06/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Alf Evans Governor 06/06/2022 05/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Glenwright Governor 27/06/2024 26/06/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr William Liddy Governor 06/06/2022 05/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Richards Governor 06/06/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Margaret Sherratt Governor 06/06/2022 05/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lynn Turner Governor 16/11/2023 15/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Eslington Primary School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Gateshead, Gateshead.
Eslington Primary School has 69 pupils, with a capacity of 70.
Eslington Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Eslington Primary School is Mrs Michelle Richards.
Eslington Primary School is at Hazel Road, Gateshead, NE8 2EP, in the Gateshead local authority, North East.
Eslington Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Michelle Richards
Hazel Road, Gateshead, NE8 2EP
Location
Quick Summary
URN 133397
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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