Thomas Walling Primary Academy — Primary School in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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Thomas Walling Primary Academy

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 3PL

417 Pupils

488 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

64.20% FSM %

214 Boys

203 Girls

About Thomas Walling Primary Academy

Thomas Walling Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 417 pupils on roll. School capacity: 488. Current headteacher: Rebecca Hann.

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 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	Blakelaw
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	THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened	01-04-2014
UKPRN	10045608
URN	140788
Data Last Updated	04-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Chikezie Okike	Chair of Local Governing Body	20/06/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Owen Burbidge	Local Governor	18/10/2024	17/10/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Lisa Clark	Local Governor	07/11/2024	06/11/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Andrea Crawshaw	Local Governor	23/01/2024	07/10/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Jill Cullen	Local Governor	01/10/2022	02/10/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Rebecca Hann	Local Governor	01/09/2018	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miriam Mafemba	Local Governor	31/03/2021	31/03/2025	Elected by parents
Miriam Mafemba	Local Governor	31/03/2025	30/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Kelly Turnbull	Local Governor	01/01/2026	01/01/2030	Elected by parents

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0.46 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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1.19 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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Sacred Heart Primary School

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Farne Primary School

1.28 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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Sacred Heart Catholic High School

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Thomas Walling Primary Academy?

Thomas Walling Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne.

How many pupils does Thomas Walling Primary Academy have?

Thomas Walling Primary Academy has 417 pupils, with a capacity of 488.

What is the age range at Thomas Walling Primary Academy?

Thomas Walling Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.

Who is the headteacher at Thomas Walling Primary Academy?

The Principal at Thomas Walling Primary Academy is Ms Rebecca Hann.

Where is Thomas Walling Primary Academy located?

Thomas Walling Primary Academy is at Lindfield Avenue, Blakelaw, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 3PL, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority, North East.

Does Thomas Walling Primary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Thomas Walling Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Thomas Walling Primary Academy currently open?

Thomas Walling Primary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Principal

Ms Rebecca Hann

Lindfield Avenue, Blakelaw, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 3PL

01912860333

thomaswalling.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 140788

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026