St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)
Voluntary aided primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (North Tyneside).
Location
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Everything we do is underpinned by our clear Christian ethos and values. We believe that we are a unique school that develops the whole child, with a particular focus on the Performing Arts. Please explore our curriculum and information pages for more about what we offer.
"Outstanding Education, underpinned by distinctively Christian values, developing our pupils academically, morally and spiritually, within and as part of the wider community." Every child will be given the opportunity to develop into a mature, confident and considerate person within a safe, disciplined and stimulating environment.
They will be encouraged to be citizens of independent thought, who pursue truth, are respectful of others and tolerant of difference, ready to live peaceful, law abiding lives, full of purpose, contributing to a free and democratic society. Goathland Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE12 8FA
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 108615
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (15 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Richard Stubbs | Chair of Governors | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kate Whitaker | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Andrew Botham | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Sarah Hardy | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Douglas Kay | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Dr Catherine Lyons | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Chris Thomson | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Craig Warkman | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Paul Ward | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sally Robertson | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Liz Jackson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Michael Fawole | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Pam Laggan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Revd Ben Jarvis | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Richard Restall | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2013 |
| Mrs Lynn Marshall Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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