Open State Secondary Mixed

Kingsmeadow Community School

Market Lane, Gateshead, NE11 9NX
911 Pupils
975 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
47.00% FSM %
432 Boys
479 Girls
About Kingsmeadow Community School

Kingsmeadow Community School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving Gateshead and the surrounding area in Gateshead with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the North East region.

It has 911 pupils on roll. School capacity: 975. Current headteacher: Mark Barrett.

Information on Kingsmeadow Community 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 Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Gateshead
Region North East
Administrative District Gateshead
Parliamentary Constituency Gateshead Central and Whickham
Ward Dunston Hill and Whickham East
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Opened 01-01-1900
UKPRN 10016174
URN 108410
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sarah Diggle Chair of Governors 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Barrett Governor 01/09/2024 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Cheryl Chambers Governor 02/05/2023 01/05/2027 Elected by parents
Councillor Gary Haley Governor 16/03/2022 15/03/2030 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Miss Kirsten Johnson Governor 12/12/2023 11/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanne McGarry Governor 03/10/2025 02/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Michael O'Hara Governor 24/02/2025 23/02/2029 Elected by parents
Mr John Rawling Governor 21/06/2023 20/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Kelly Swan Governor 14/02/2025 13/02/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Anne Toms Governor 10/10/2024 09/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Clive Wisby Governor 13/02/2025 12/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steve Wraith Governor 17/11/2021 16/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Kingsmeadow Community School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Gateshead, Gateshead.
Kingsmeadow Community School has 911 pupils, with a capacity of 975.
Kingsmeadow Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Kingsmeadow Community School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Kingsmeadow Community School is Mr Mark Barrett.
Kingsmeadow Community School is at Market Lane, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9NX, in the Gateshead local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Kingsmeadow Community School: Has a sixth form.
Kingsmeadow Community School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Mark Barrett
Market Lane, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9NX
Location
Quick Summary
URN 108410
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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