Blaydon West Primary School
Community primary school in Blaydon-on-Tyne (Gateshead).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Welcome from the Head Teacher Blaydon West is a friendly, nurturing school where children grow into confident, caring, and articulate individuals, reaching their full potential in a supportive environment. Children First We believe every child is unique and deserves to feel happy, valued, and successful.
Creative Curriculum Our creative curriculum prepares pupils for life in the 21st century, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and resilience alongside academic growth. Visit Us This website provides key information about our school. To arrange a visit, please contact Maureen Nacey at 4143286. Thank you for your interest in Blaydon West Primary School!
Mr. Simon Brown Head Teacher Read more Welcome from the Head Teacher Blaydon West is a friendly, nurturing school where children grow into confident, caring, and articulate individuals, reaching their full potential in a supportive environment.
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 108349
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Constituency
- Blaydon and Consett
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chris Robson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Linda Kelly | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Andrew Tribe | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Debra Ryan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Graeme Tones | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Aradhana Kapur | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Amy Bowdler | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Catherine Bertola | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Simon Brown | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2015 |
| Councillor Lee-Ann Moir Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Malcolm Brain Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record