Open State Primary Mixed

Blackfell Primary School

Knoulberry, Washington, NE37 1HA
147 Pupils
246 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
34.00% FSM %
66 Boys
81 Girls
About Blackfell Primary School

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

It has 147 pupils on roll. School capacity: 246. Current headteacher: Danny Patterson.

Information on Blackfell 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 Sunderland
Region North East
Administrative District Sunderland
Parliamentary Constituency Washington and Gateshead South
Ward Washington West
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 10068926
URN 108833
Data Last Updated 12-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Angela Star Chair of Governors 16/11/2023 16/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Clark Governor 14/03/2023 14/03/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Ian Colling Governor 21/03/2024 21/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Joanne Dodds Governor 30/06/2023 30/06/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Neil McIntyre Governor 03/02/2022 03/02/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Moira Megahy Governor 06/06/2024 06/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kathryn Miller Governor 16/11/2023 16/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gemma Newton Governor 02/12/2024 02/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Lisa Reynolds Governor 13/11/2022 13/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Craig Wilson Governor 14/03/2023 14/03/2027 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Blackfell Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Washington, Sunderland.
Blackfell Primary School has 147 pupils, with a capacity of 246.
Blackfell Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Blackfell Primary School is Mr Danny Patterson.
Blackfell Primary School is at Knoulberry, Blackfell, Washington, NE37 1HA, in the Sunderland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Blackfell Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Blackfell Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Danny Patterson
Knoulberry, Blackfell, Washington, NE37 1HA
Location
Quick Summary
URN 108833
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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