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School · PrimaryiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 1 November 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Prior Park Primary School

Community primary school in Berwick-upon-Tweed (Northumberland).

KS2 RWM expected
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not published
Reading expected
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not published
Maths expected
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not published
Writing expected
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not published
Attendance rate
95.0%
▲ 0.2pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
21.3
▲ 0.6 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
39.1%
▲ 14pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
52%
110 / 210 pupils
register figure (GIAS)

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

Perhaps youre keen to know a bit more about our school, the staff or what the children learn or you are looking for dates, newsletters and general information. All this and much more, including photos of recent events our children have taken part in, can be found here.

Our caring ethos is at the heart of all we do and we encourage respect in all school relationships and positive attitudes to learning and behaviour. I hope you enjoy looking at our website. If you require copies of any of our documents please ask at the school office. They are also available, on request, in large print.

If you have any further questions that need answering or need help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Dance
  • Music
  • Rounders
  • Stem
  • Swimming

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
122187
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Ages
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Northumberland
Constituency
North Northumberland
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Governing body (4 current, 2 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Isabel HunterChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Miss Laura McGinleyGovernorNominated by LA and appointed by GBsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Carol JonesGovernorAppointed by LAsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Deborah Elaine CurransGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2018
Mrs Amy Lillico FormerGovernorElected by school staffsince 2022 · term ended 2026
Mrs Katy Pitts FormerGovernorParent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidatessince 2021 · term ended 2025

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