Fordley Primary School
Foundation primary school in Cramlington (North Tyneside).
Location
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We hope that you enjoy your visit to our website, and that you find any information you are looking for. Please feel free to contact the school directly with any queries you may have. Fordley Primary School Dudley Drive Dudley Cramlington Northumberland NE23 7AL Telephone : 0191 2502207 (Main Office is open between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.) If you have a query please
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Children
- Commando Joe's
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 108611
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Constituency
- Cramlington and Killingworth
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jackie McHanwell | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Simon Coates | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Emily Neder | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Emma Foody | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Sarah Burtenshaw | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Christopher Stewart | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Carol Featherstone | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Brian Peutherer | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Laurie Topping Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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