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New York Primary School

Lanark Close, North Shields, NE29 8DP
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New York Primary School
North Shields, NE29 8DP
397 Pupils
315 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
39.10% FSM %
180 Boys
217 Girls
About New York Primary School

New York Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving North Shields and the surrounding area in North Tyneside with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 2–11 is part of the North East region.

It has 397 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Jill Shaw.

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

School Details
Establishment Type Community 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 New York & Murton
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 10078376
URN 108607
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Joanna Lyons Chair of Governors 02/10/2019 01/10/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Peter Cunningham Governor 02/10/2019 01/10/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Joanne Fairley Governor 07/02/2024 06/02/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Miss Sarah Hollywood Governor 10/06/2015 09/06/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Julie Hubbard Governor 02/10/2019 01/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jade Potter Governor 30/09/2024 29/09/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Gareth Rosbrook Governor 16/02/2022 15/09/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Jill Sapsford Governor 16/02/2022 15/02/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Rebecca Sowden Governor 01/02/2024 31/01/2028 Appointed by LA
Mr John Spoors Governor 12/02/2020 08/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Thomas More Catholic High School
0.64 km • North Shields
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Whitehouse Primary School
1.15 km • North Shields
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Preston Grange Primary School
1.5 km • North Shields
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Monkseaton High School
1.68 km • Whitley Bay
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Woodlawn School
1.71 km • Whitley Bay
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Langley First School
1.72 km • Whitley Bay
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Frequently Asked Questions
New York Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in North Shields, North Tyneside.
New York Primary School has 397 pupils, with a capacity of 315.
New York Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Acting Headteacher at New York Primary School is Mrs Jill Shaw.
New York Primary School is at Lanark Close, North Shields, NE29 8DP, in the North Tyneside local authority, North East.
Sixth form at New York Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
New York Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Acting Headteacher
Mrs Jill Shaw
Lanark Close, North Shields, NE29 8DP
01918141788
www.northtyneside.gov.uk/
Location
NE29 8DP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 108607
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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