Jesmond Park Academy — Secondary School in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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Jesmond Park Academy

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7DP

2,083 Pupils

2,050 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

36.50% FSM %

1,012 Boys

1,071 Girls

About Jesmond Park Academy

Jesmond Park Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 2,083 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,050. Current headteacher: David Merrifield.

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	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Region	North East
Administrative District	Newcastle upon Tyne
Parliamentary Constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Ward	Manor Park
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	N/A
Trust / Sponsor	THE GOSFORTH FEDERATED ACADEMIES LIMITED
Opened	01-08-2019
UKPRN	10082710
URN	146752
Data Last Updated	18-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Roger Edwardson	Chair of Local Governing Body	18/09/2024	17/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Roger Edwardson	Chair of Local Governing Body	23/09/2025	25/11/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Julia Morrison	Chair of Local Governing Body	26/11/2025	05/12/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Deborah Bathgate	Local Governor	12/02/2024	11/02/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Paul Bristow	Local Governor	17/10/2025	16/10/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Steve Campbell	Local Governor	19/04/2021	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Karen Dews	Local Governor	18/10/2022	17/10/2026	Elected by school staff
Roger Edwardson	Local Governor	26/11/2025	22/09/2026	Appointed by academy members
Dr Stacy Gillis	Local Governor	09/11/2023	17/11/2025	Elected by parents
Richard Hedgecock	Local Governor	09/10/2025	08/10/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Hayley Hooker	Local Governor	22/11/2021	17/06/2025	Elected by school staff
Mrs Carolyn Houghton	Local Governor	15/10/2021	02/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust