Whitburn Village Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Sunderland (South 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
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque village of Whitburn in Sunderland, our school has been at the centre of the community for generations. We pride ourselves on offering a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment where children are supported academically, socially, and emotionally.
At Whitburn Village Primary School, we believe that learning should be exciting, meaningful, and memorable. Our dedicated and passionate team of teachers and support staff work closely with families to create a caring and respectful school culture.
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that not only meets national standards but also reflects our local heritage, values, and the unique spirit of our seaside village. We place a strong emphasis on creativity, curiosity, and character.
Through high-quality teaching, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and strong community links, we aim to equip our pupils with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are proud of our warm, friendly atmosphere and our reputation for high standards of teaching and learning.
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.- Computing
- Dance
- Drama
- Music
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Key facts
- URN
- 151290
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Constituency
- South Shields
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2024
Governing body (7 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Culley | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sarah Culley Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Karen Nixon | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Shiralee Brooks | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kay Anderson | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Alex Leighton | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kerry Littlewood | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Marnie Jago | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Christopher Mackley Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 · 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