Furrowfield School — School in Gateshead

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Furrowfield School

Gateshead, NE10 9RZ

90 Pupils

76 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

66.70% FSM %

79 Boys

11 Girls

About Furrowfield School

Furrowfield School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Gateshead, Gateshead, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 90 pupils on roll. School capacity: 76. Current headteacher: Heather Scott.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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	Jarrow and Gateshead East
Ward	Windy Nook and Whitehills
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	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10018036
URN	108426
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Richard Marshall	Chair of Governors	06/06/2022	05/06/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Vicky Armstrong	Governor	21/09/2022	20/09/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Sarah Diggle	Governor	06/06/2022	05/06/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kate Matthews	Governor	06/06/2022	05/06/2026	Elected by school staff
Councillor Kathleen McCartney	Governor	29/03/2023	28/03/2027	Appointed by LA
Miss Heather Scott	Governor	06/06/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Jane Spence	Governor	06/06/2022	05/06/2026	Appointed by GB/board