Open State Primary Mixed

High Spen Primary School

Hugar Road, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2BQ
184 Pupils
240 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
24.60% FSM %
101 Boys
83 Girls
About High Spen Primary School

Located in Rowlands Gill (NE39 2BQ), High Spen 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 Gateshead.

It has 184 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Andrew Firth.

Data for High Spen 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 Gateshead
Region North East
Administrative District Gateshead
Parliamentary Constituency Blaydon and Consett
Ward Winlaton and High Spen
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 10068761
URN 108340
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Melanie Cornish-Fleet Chair of Governors 01/08/2023 31/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Emma Barnett Governor 14/11/2022 13/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Firth Governor 30/08/2011 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Councillor Maria Hall Governor 20/11/2025 19/11/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Jill Hutton Governor 24/01/2025 23/01/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Stuart Jackson Governor 14/03/2024 13/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Abby Kirkley Governor 06/09/2023 05/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Yvonne Mordue Governor 07/12/2024 06/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alex Muir Governor 11/06/2022 10/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
High Spen Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Rowlands Gill, Gateshead.
High Spen Primary School has 184 pupils, with a capacity of 240.
High Spen Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at High Spen Primary School is Mr Andrew Firth.
High Spen Primary School is at Hugar Road, High Spen, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2BQ, in the Gateshead local authority, North East.
Sixth form at High Spen Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
High Spen Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Firth
Hugar Road, High Spen, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2BQ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 108340
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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