Open State Primary Mixed

Portobello Primary School

Tamerton Drive, Chester le Street, DH3 2LY
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Portobello Primary School
Chester le Street, DH3 2LY
188 Pupils
189 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
16.50% FSM %
95 Boys
93 Girls
About Portobello Primary School

Portobello Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Chester le Street, Gateshead, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 188 pupils on roll. School capacity: 189. Current headteacher: Jayne Humphrey.

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 school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Gateshead
Region North East
Administrative District Gateshead
Parliamentary Constituency Washington and Gateshead South
Ward Birtley
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 No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077330
URN 108336
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Dorothy McGuiness Chair of Governors 11/03/2023 10/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Debbie Allingham Governor 15/12/2021 14/12/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Steve Collins Governor 15/06/2023 14/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jayne Humphrey Governor 01/09/2017 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Paul Kelly Governor 20/11/2023 19/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Lillie Governor 23/09/2022 22/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Shelley Mitchinson Governor 03/10/2022 02/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Michelle O'Connor Governor 25/06/2024 24/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lynsey Watson Governor 21/03/2024 20/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Hazel Weatherley Governor 25/03/2021 24/03/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Hazel Weatherley Governor 25/03/2025 24/03/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Schools Nearby
Barley Mow Primary School
0.39 km • Chester le Street
Other
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
0.62 km • Chester le Street
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
0.88 km • Chester le Street
Other
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
1.22 km • Chester le Street
Other
Holley Park Academy
1.39 km • Washington
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
1.43 km • Chester le Street
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Portobello Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chester le Street, Gateshead.
Portobello Primary School has 188 pupils, with a capacity of 189.
Portobello Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Portobello Primary School is Mrs Jayne Humphrey.
Portobello Primary School is at Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street, DH3 2LY, in the Gateshead local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Portobello Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Portobello Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jayne Humphrey
Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street, DH3 2LY
01914104571
www.portobelloprimary.eschools.co.uk/
Location
DH3 2LY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 108336
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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