Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 0BJ

223 Pupils

210 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

10.20% FSM %

103 Boys

120 Girls

About Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 223 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Andrew Wheatley.

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	Northumberland
Region	North East
Administrative District	Northumberland
Parliamentary Constituency	Hexham
Ward	Ponteland South with Heddon
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	PELE TRUST
Opened	01-02-2019
UKPRN	10082377
URN	145782
Data Last Updated	09-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Michelle Robson	Chair of Local Governing Body	09/10/2018	08/10/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Hannah Abbott	Local Governor	25/02/2024	24/02/2028	Elected by school staff
Lt Col Robin Brims	Local Governor	02/11/2020	01/11/2028	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Ruth Brown	Local Governor	11/11/2024	10/11/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lynda Henderson	Local Governor	01/06/2020	10/11/2025	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Don Miller	Local Governor	06/11/2025	05/11/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Adam Pilkington	Local Governor	11/11/2024	10/11/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gillian Reed	Local Governor	09/02/2021	08/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anne Vernon	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Wheatley	Local Governor	01/09/2003	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal

Schools Nearby

Throckley Primary School

2.25 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?

Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland.

How many pupils does Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School have?

Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School has 223 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?

Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is Mr Andrew Wheatley.

Where is Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School located?

Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is at Trajan Walk, Heddon-on-the-Wall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 0BJ, in the Northumberland local authority, North East.

Does Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School currently open?

Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Andrew Wheatley

Trajan Walk, Heddon-on-the-Wall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 0BJ

01661853350

www.heddon-school.co.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 145782

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026