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Kells Lane Primary School

Kells Lane, Gateshead, NE9 5HX
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Kells Lane Primary School
Gateshead, NE9 5HX
451 Pupils
472 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
3.00% FSM %
215 Boys
236 Girls
About Kells Lane Primary School

Kells Lane Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Gateshead 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 451 pupils on roll. School capacity: 472. Current headteacher: Rachel Swinbank.

Information on Kells Lane 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 Gateshead Central and Whickham
Ward Low Fell
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
Opened 01-09-1997
UKPRN 10075562
URN 131106
Data Last Updated 18-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Henderson Chair of Governors 19/06/2023 18/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Armour Governor 02/06/2025 01/06/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Francis Barber Governor 01/04/2021 31/03/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Adele Brown Governor 02/04/2025 01/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jill Donabie Governor 06/07/2024 05/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel Gray Governor 29/09/2023 28/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr David McGrogan Governor 16/12/2022 12/02/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Denise Robson Governor 07/06/2023 06/06/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Gavin Scott Governor 08/03/2023 07/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel Swinbank Governor 22/06/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Glynwood Community Primary School
0.52 km • Gateshead
Other
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
0.57 km • Gateshead
Other
Dryden School
0.73 km • Gateshead
Other
Oakfield Junior School
0.91 km • Gateshead
Other
The Cedars Academy
1 km • Gateshead
Other
Oakfield Infant School
1.02 km • Gateshead
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Kells Lane Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Gateshead, Gateshead.
Kells Lane Primary School has 451 pupils, with a capacity of 472.
Kells Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Kells Lane Primary School is Mrs Rachel Swinbank.
Kells Lane Primary School is at Kells Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5HX, in the Gateshead local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Kells Lane Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Kells Lane Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Swinbank
Kells Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5HX
01914334140
www.kellslaneschool.org
Location
NE9 5HX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 131106
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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