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

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Simonside Primary School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 4LG

297 Pupils

315 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

66.40% FSM %

138 Boys

159 Girls

About Simonside Primary School

Simonside Primary School is an Academies 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 297 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Emma Hills.

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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
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	Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
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
Trust / Sponsor	ONE (OWL NORTH EAST) TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-01-2024
UKPRN	10093926
URN	150329
Data Last Updated	21-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (6)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Lynn Rae	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/01/2024	31/12/2028	Appointed by trustees
Georgina Anderson	Local Governor	01/01/2024	31/12/2028	Appointed by trustees
Vicky Armstrong	Local Governor	09/05/2024	08/05/2028	Elected by parents
Sarah Balmer	Local Governor	17/10/2024	16/10/2028	Elected by school staff
Martin Harbottle	Local Governor	01/01/2023	31/12/2027	Elected by parents
Amy Thomas	Local Governor	07/05/2022	06/05/2026	Elected by school staff