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

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Byker Primary School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2AT

421 Pupils

494 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

79.30% FSM %

219 Boys

202 Girls

About Byker Primary School

Byker Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 2–11 based in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 421 pupils on roll. School capacity: 494. Current headteacher: Michelle Donnison.

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	Community 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 East and Wallsend
Ward	Byker
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	10069958
URN	108458
Data Last Updated	07-07-2025

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Councillor Nick Kemp	Chair of Governors	01/04/2025	31/03/2029	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Stacy Davidson	Governor	19/04/2021	23/05/2025	Elected by school staff
Beth Done	Governor	27/03/2023	26/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Donnison	Governor	01/10/2023	01/10/2033	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Wendy Elliott	Governor	15/01/2021	14/01/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Steve Gittins	Governor	24/10/2023	23/10/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jill King	Governor	23/05/2022	23/05/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Claire Reid	Governor	25/04/2023	24/04/2027	Appointed by GB/board