Byker Primary School
Community primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Newcastle upon Tyne).
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
Relationships are a strength of the school. There is an inclusive culture where everyone is made to feel welcome, whatever their religion or nationality. The school's achievement in this respect reflects their accreditation as a 'School of Sanctuary'. Newly appointed leaders have an ambitious vision of 'academic excellence' to prepare pupils for secondary school.
Leaders have worked quickly to improve the curriculum. However, they are realistic and know there is still more work to be done. Reading is prioritised throughout school. Staff have been trained well to teach the phonics programme. Children in Reception get off to a flying start.
Our dedicated team of staff share high expectations for our children to achieve to the best of their abilities, both within the classroom and beyond. We create a love of learning by challenging every child with an ambitious, broad and balanced curriculum brought to life by inspiring and innovative teaching and delivered with a passion for teaching and learning.
All learners are supported in their journey through school within a happy, stimulating and inclusive environment.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Cricket
- Dance
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Netball
- Tennis
- Restorative Practice
Key facts
- URN
- 108458
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (6 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Councillor Nick Kemp | Chair of Governors | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Gittins | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Michelle Donnison | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2033 |
| Claire Reid | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Beth Done | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Wendy Elliott | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Ms Jill King Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 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