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Washingwell Community Primary School

Bucks Hill View, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 4RB
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Washingwell Community Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 4RB
175 Pupils
223 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
18.60% FSM %
89 Boys
86 Girls
About Washingwell Community Primary School

Washingwell Community Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 175 pupils on roll. School capacity: 223. Current headteacher: Alison Hall.

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 Gateshead Central and Whickham
Ward Dunston Hill and Whickham East
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
UKPRN 10077329
URN 108356
Data Last Updated 06-10-2025
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Stuart Walker Chair of Governors 12/11/2022 11/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Vanessa Armstrong Governor 05/03/2023 04/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jennifer Aziz Governor 18/10/2022 17/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Vicki Evans Governor 09/11/2021 08/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Glover Governor 08/11/2024 07/11/2028 Elected by parents
Headteacher Alison Hall Governor 01/06/2011 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Kayleigh Johnson Governor 23/09/2024 22/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Councillor Amelia Ord Governor 01/07/2024 30/06/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Neil Parrish Governor 06/11/2023 05/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Natalie Scott Governor 04/07/2023 30/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
0.69 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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Whickham School
1.08 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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Front Street Community Primary School
1.26 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Other
Fellside Community Primary School
1.37 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Other
Swalwell Primary School
1.42 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Other
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School
1.46 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Washingwell Community Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead.
Washingwell Community Primary School has 175 pupils, with a capacity of 223.
Washingwell Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Washingwell Community Primary School is Mrs Alison Hall.
Washingwell Community Primary School is at Bucks Hill View, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 4RB, in the Gateshead local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Washingwell Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Washingwell Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Alison Hall
Bucks Hill View, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 4RB
01914884400
www.washingwell.org.uk
Location
NE16 4RB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 108356
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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