Coquet Park First School
Community primary school in Whitley Bay (North Tyneside).
Location
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Dear Parents, Carers and visitors to our school, Coquet Park First School is a happy, one form entry coastal school that welcomes children from 3 to 9 years old. We aim to promote a safe and secure environment in which children learn to be members of a caring community.
We believe that children are able to achieve their full potential in a happy and supportive environment, whilst enjoying their time in school. I am privileged to work with enthusiastic, caring and hard working pupils supported by a dedicated, talented staff and a skilled Governing Body.
As a whole school community, we work closely in partnership with parents and other family members to make every day a valuable and memorable learning experience for all pupils. Through this, we aim to encourage every child to become confident, caring individuals with a love of learning and lifelong skills to flourish in future years.
Myself and the senior leadership team work closely together to ensure that high standards in teaching, learning and communication are constantly maintained. We strive to address any issues swiftly and effectively whilst working on future key initiatives that move us forward.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
10 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Cooking
- Choir
- Dodgeball
- Fencing
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Multi-Sports
- Music
- Tennis
- Forest School
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Fairtrade SchoolRecognised award
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
Key facts
- URN
- 108590
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Constituency
- Tynemouth
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Willson Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kelly Lawrence | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Kate Chedburn | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Matthew Anderson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Jennifer Elizabeth Anderson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sarah Dowland | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Kate Hubbard | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2022 | |
| Mrs Carolyn Wordsworth | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Helen Sweeting | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · until 2029 |
| Ms Catherine Thomson Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Gabrielle Armstrong Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Colleen Ward Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2014 · 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