Richardson Dees Primary School
Foundation primary school in Wallsend (North Tyneside).
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 to Richardson Dees Primary School Welcome to our AMAZING school. At Richardson Dees, we beli eve in celebrating the unique talents and abilities of every pupil, fostering an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and included. Together, we learn, grow, and achieve great things as one big, caring school family.
Here, we believe in Walking Tall - standing proud with our unique abilities, supporting one another, and embracing what makes us special. Our school is a place where kindness, respect, and teamwork help everyone grow and succeed. We are committed to ensuring every student feels safe, valued, and included, as we work together to achieve our full potential.
These are the cornerstones of our Core Values. We also have also developed our Seven Superpowers which are integral to the the success of all of our children. These are designed to help engage in a curriculum that we are very proud of. It is rooted in high expectations and aims to recognise and celebrate the wonderful community in which we live.
At our school, your child will have access to a variety of enrichment experiences that connect to future careers, personal hobbies and individual interests. These opportunities are planned into our curriculum to spark curiosity , foster collaboration , develop independence , enhance communication , boost resilience , encourage responsibility , and nurture courage .
Enrichment
13 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Choir
- Computing
- Cricket
- Dance
- Film Club
- Gardening
- Hockey
- Lego
- Music
- Stem
- Swimming
- Yoga
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 108596
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 1 former)
iMaintained school governing body (trust-linked).Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Nicholson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2018 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Roisin Sheppard | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Andrew Gray | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Michael Carter | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Charmaine Fonseca | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Rachel Warkcup | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Emma Lynch | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Susannah Mitchell | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Kate Hubbard | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2022 | |
| Mr Michael Tippett | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2013 · until 2029 |
| Mr Wayne Myers | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2012 · until 2028 |
| Ms Dawn Scouller | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2011 · until 2030 |
| Richard Brown Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · 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