Bridgewater Primary School — Primary School in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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Bridgewater Primary School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 6NL

464 Pupils

472 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

53.70% FSM %

240 Boys

224 Girls

About Bridgewater Primary School

Bridgewater Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 464 pupils on roll. School capacity: 472. Current headteacher: Samantha Robson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Newcastle upon Tyne or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Foundation school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Region	North East
Administrative District	Newcastle upon Tyne
Parliamentary Constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Ward	Benwell & Scotswood
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	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	West End Schools Trust
UKPRN	10075854
URN	108466
Data Last Updated	25-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Nitin Shukla	Chair of Governors	01/11/2019	31/01/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
John Azunna-Ihe	Governor	27/01/2025	26/01/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Jamie Bell	Governor	26/11/2020	25/11/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Claire Crow	Governor	06/12/2022	27/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Lorna Edwards	Governor	08/10/2019	07/10/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katherine Fenwick	Governor	07/10/2025	06/10/2029	Elected by school staff
Gemma Johnson	Governor	27/01/2025	26/01/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Shazad Khan	Governor	07/11/2023	06/11/2027	Elected by parents
Julia Knight	Governor	27/03/2017	26/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Lee McGray	Governor	18/10/2024	17/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Jane Mullarkey	Governor	01/02/2016	31/01/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Robson	Governor	01/09/2008	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal