Open State Primary Mixed

King Edward Primary School

Preston Avenue, North Tyneside, NE30 2BD
461 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
12.00% FSM %
227 Boys
234 Girls
About King Edward Primary School

King Edward Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving North Tyneside and the surrounding area in North Tyneside with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the North East region.

It has 461 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Kate Byrne.

Information on King Edward Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 Tynemouth
Ward Tynemouth
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 North Tyneside Learning Trust
UKPRN 10069383
URN 108573
Data Last Updated 09-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Jonathan Heath Chair of Governors 13/03/2021 21/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Caroline Afolabi-Deleu Governor 01/09/2019 31/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Baldwin Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ruth Boston Governor 24/11/2025 23/11/2029 Elected by parents
Miss Kate Byrne Governor 01/09/2010 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Alison Cairns Governor 17/03/2025 16/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Stephanie Collins Governor 14/11/2022 13/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Sophie Dunn Governor 01/07/2024 30/06/2028 Elected by school staff
Miss Hannah Gilroy Governor 20/02/2025 19/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jeannette Hefford Governor 01/11/2021 19/05/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Mhairi McGowan Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mhairi McGowan Governor 17/09/2025 16/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Frequently Asked Questions
King Edward Primary School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in North Tyneside, North Tyneside.
King Edward Primary School has 461 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
King Edward Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at King Edward Primary School is Kate Byrne.
King Edward Primary School is at Preston Avenue, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE30 2BD, in the North Tyneside local authority, North East.
Sixth form at King Edward Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
King Edward Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Kate Byrne
Preston Avenue, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE30 2BD
Location
Quick Summary
URN 108573
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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