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Fordley Primary School

Dudley Drive, Cramlington, NE23 7AL
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Fordley Primary School
Cramlington, NE23 7AL
383 Pupils
420 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
37.30% FSM %
193 Boys
190 Girls
About Fordley Primary School

Fordley Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Cramlington, North Tyneside, 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 383 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Claire Withers.

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 Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority North Tyneside
Region North East
Administrative District North Tyneside
Parliamentary Constituency Cramlington and Killingworth
Ward Camperdown
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 10069375
URN 108611
Data Last Updated 25-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jackie McHanwell Chair of Governors 30/09/2024 29/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sarah Burtenshaw Governor 20/03/2024 19/03/2028 Appointed by LA
Mr Simon Coates Governor 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Carol Featherstone Governor 03/03/2023 02/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Emma Foody Governor 01/05/2024 30/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emily Neder Governor 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Graham Parker Governor 15/04/2021 14/04/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Brian Peutherer Governor 13/02/2023 12/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Christopher Stewart Governor 04/10/2023 03/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Laurie Topping Governor 12/09/2022 11/09/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
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1.48 km • Cramlington
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1.99 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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Greenfields Community Primary School
2.18 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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Cramlington Learning Village
2.18 km • Cramlington
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Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy
2.25 km • Cramlington
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fordley Primary School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Cramlington, North Tyneside.
Fordley Primary School has 383 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Fordley Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Fordley Primary School is Mrs Claire Withers.
Fordley Primary School is at Dudley Drive, Dudley, Cramlington, NE23 7AL, in the North Tyneside local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Fordley Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Fordley Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Withers
Dudley Drive, Dudley, Cramlington, NE23 7AL
01912502207
www.fordleyschool.com/
Location
NE23 7AL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 108611
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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