Educational Establishments
Berwick Academy
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| Headteacher | Mrs Tracy Hush |
|---|---|
| Address | Berwick Academy Adams Drive Spittal Berwick-upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2JF |
| Website | http://www.berwickacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01289305083 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Secondary (Ages 13 - 18) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Has a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Non-selective |
| School Capacity | 934 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 545 (290 / 255) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 26.0% |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Clive Maurice Robinson | Chair of Trustees | 19/10/2023 | 31/08/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Michael David Burton | Trustee | 20/07/2022 | 20/07/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Marion Dickson | Trustee | 17/07/2023 | 17/07/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Gary Douglas | Trustee | 17/10/2022 | 16/10/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr John Gilchrist | Trustee | 18/10/2017 | 18/10/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Donna Goddard | Trustee | 19/10/2023 | 23/05/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Tracy Hush | Trustee | 07/12/2018 | 07/12/2028 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Shona Richardson | Trustee | 16/11/2023 | 16/11/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
Berwick Middle School
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| Headteacher | Mr Glen Bird |
|---|---|
| Address | Berwick Middle School Lovaine Terrace Berwick-upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1LA |
| Website | http://www.berwickmiddleschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01289306140 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Middle deemed secondary (Ages 9 - 13) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 456 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 334 (171 / 163) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 26.3% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Clare Shaw | Chair of Governors | 02/12/2021 | 02/12/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Glen Bird | Governor | 02/12/2021 | 02/12/2025 | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
| Mrs Lyndsay Flannigan | Governor | 02/12/2021 | 02/12/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Gillian Osborne | Governor | 13/01/2022 | 13/01/2026 | Elected by school staff |
| Ms Stephanie Pattison | Governor | 13/01/2022 | 13/01/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Paul Rosie | Governor | 01/09/2022 | 13/09/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Nicholas Shaw | Governor | 02/12/2021 | 02/12/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
Berwick St Mary's Church of England First School
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| Headteacher | Mr G Hilton |
|---|---|
| Address | Berwick St Mary's Church of England First School Newfields Berwick-upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1SP |
| Website | http://www.berwickstmarysschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01289306170 |
| Type of Establishment | Voluntary controlled school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 9) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Church of England / Diocese of Newcastle |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 150 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 93 (48 / 45) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 21.5% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Joyce Guthrie | Chair of Governors | 01/03/2023 | 31/03/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Emma Baxter | Governor | 01/01/2021 | 31/12/2024 | Elected by parents |
| Miss Alisha Pearson | Governor | 01/01/2022 | 31/12/2025 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Flora Simpson | Governor | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
Holy Trinity Church of England First School
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| Headteacher | Mr N Shaw |
|---|---|
| Address | Holy Trinity Church of England First School Bell Tower Place Berwick-upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1NB |
| Website | www.holytrinity.northumberland.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01289306142 |
| Type of Establishment | Voluntary aided school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 9) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Church of England / Diocese of Newcastle |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 150 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 161 (83 / 78) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 12.8% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Teresa Catto | Chair of Governors | 23/11/2023 | 22/11/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Charlotte Barber | Governor | 19/03/2023 | 18/03/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Teresa Catto-Smith | Governor | 15/12/2021 | 14/12/2025 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mrs Joyce Currie | Governor | 02/08/2023 | 11/08/2027 | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) |
| Mr Robert Henry Dalgleish | Governor | 07/05/2022 | 06/05/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Kerrie Green | Governor | 01/01/2023 | 31/12/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Bryony Haggerstone | Governor | 19/09/2022 | 18/09/2026 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mr Richard Keech | Governor | 13/03/2023 | 12/03/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Lady Ann Mawer | Governor | 11/01/2021 | 10/01/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Nicholas Shaw | Governor | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2025 | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
| Mrs Diana Smith | Governor | 14/11/2021 | 13/11/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Caroline Wilson | Governor | 30/11/2021 | 29/11/2025 | Appointed by LA |
Spittal Community School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Wendy Kiff |
|---|---|
| Address | Spittal Community School Main Street Spittal Berwick-upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1RD |
| Website | www.spittal.northumberland.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01289307413 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 9) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 171 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 121 (63 / 58) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 29.8% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Geraldine Cowan | Chair of Governors | 12/06/2023 | 11/06/2027 | Appointed by LA |
| Mr Stuart Coyle | Governor | 13/12/2017 | 12/12/2025 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Giselle Dudley | Governor | 16/05/2022 | 15/05/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ms Chloe Hattle | Governor | 12/06/2023 | 11/06/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Miss Emma Richards | Governor | 18/10/2017 | 17/10/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Shona Richardson | Governor | 08/06/2022 | 07/06/2026 | Elected by parents |
| Mr Iain Scott | Governor | 01/07/2015 | 30/06/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr John Todd | Governor | 12/06/2023 | 11/06/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
St Cuthberts Catholic First School, Berwick
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| Headteacher | Mrs Clare McGregor |
|---|---|
| Address | St Cuthberts Catholic First School, Berwick Prince Edward Road Tweedmouth Berwick-upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2EX |
| Website | www.st-cuthbertsrc.northumberland.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01289307785 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 9) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Roman Catholic / Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 90 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 81 (37 / 44) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 14.1% |
| Ofsted Rating | |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Barbara Simpson | Chair of Local Governing Body | 18/05/2022 | 17/05/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Judy Crow | Local Governor | 18/05/2022 | 17/05/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Katie Dyer | Local Governor | 17/07/2023 | 31/05/2026 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Peter Johnson | Local Governor | 18/05/2022 | 17/05/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Sheila Johnson | Local Governor | 18/05/2022 | 17/05/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Miss Louise Martin | Local Governor | 01/04/2022 | 31/03/2026 | Elected by parents |
The Grove Special School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Penelope Derries |
|---|---|
| Address | The Grove Special School Grove Gardens Tweedmouth Berwick-upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2EN |
| Website | http://www.thegrove.northumberland.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01289306390 |
| Type of Establishment | Community special school (Special schools) |
| Phase of Education | Not applicable (Ages 2 - 19) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Has a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 50 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Has Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 49 (34 / 15) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 21.7% |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr George Murray | Chair of Governors | 01/09/2023 | 01/09/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Robert George Curry | Governor | 01/09/2015 | 31/08/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Penelope Jane Derries | Governor | 01/09/2015 | 31/08/2027 | Appointed by LA |
| Mrs Glynis Gower | Governor | 03/10/2013 | 31/08/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr David Hogg | Governor | 01/09/2015 | 31/08/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Jane McLean | Governor | 03/12/2020 | 02/12/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Laurence Pearson | Governor | 01/11/2020 | 31/10/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Steven Scott | Governor | 07/12/2017 | 06/12/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Christine Serle | Governor | 15/10/2020 | 14/10/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Lorna Isabel Stevenson | Governor | 17/09/2015 | 16/09/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Miss Lee Waugh | Governor | 05/11/2015 | 04/11/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
Tweedmouth Community Middle School
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| Headteacher | Mr Benjamin Hulbert |
|---|---|
| Address | Tweedmouth Community Middle School Billendean Terrace Spittal Berwick-upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2DJ |
| Website | https://tweedmouth.schooljotter2.com |
| Telephone | 01289307480 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Middle deemed secondary (Ages 9 - 13) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 439 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 359 (197 / 162) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 30.6% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Gavin Wilson | Chair of Governors | 13/01/2022 | 13/01/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Alison Mary Hogg | Governor | 13/01/2022 | 13/01/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Benjamin Hulbert | Governor | 13/01/2022 | 13/01/2026 | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
| Mr James Mahon | Governor | 16/11/2022 | 15/11/2026 | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB |
| Mr Scott Middlemist | Governor | 13/01/2022 | 13/01/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Rikki Renner | Governor | 13/01/2022 | 13/01/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Paula Taylor | Governor | 13/01/2022 | 13/01/2026 | Elected by school staff |
Tweedmouth Prior Park First School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Deborah Currans |
|---|---|
| Address | Tweedmouth Prior Park First School Dean Drive Tweedmouth Berwick-upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2DB |
| Website | http://www.tweedmouthpriorpark.northumberland.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01289306667 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 9) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 150 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 125 (75 / 50) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 25.6% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Isabel Hunter | Chair of Governors | 05/06/2021 | 04/06/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Richard Bourne | Governor | 16/01/2023 | 15/01/2027 | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB |
| Miss Laura McGinley | Governor | 01/08/2021 | 31/07/2025 | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB |
| Ms Fiona McMahon | Governor | 07/12/2021 | 31/07/2025 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mrs Katy Pitts | Governor | 07/12/2021 | 30/11/2025 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
Tweedmouth West First School
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| Headteacher | Headteacher Jacqueline Dalrymple |
|---|---|
| Address | Tweedmouth West First School Osborne Road Berwick-upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2HS |
| Website | http://www.tweedmouthwest.northumberland.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01289306151 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 9) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 150 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 114 (61 / 53) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 14.9% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Julie Riley | Chair of Governors | 11/01/2023 | 10/01/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Joanne Anderson | Governor | 31/08/2021 | 31/08/2025 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Jacqueline Dalrymple | Governor | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2027 | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
| Mrs Angela Deakin | Governor | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Hannah Hodgson | Governor | 01/01/2021 | 01/01/2025 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Lynne Mole | Governor | 01/09/2021 | 01/09/2025 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Julie Newton | Governor | 20/06/2023 | 14/02/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Carly Richards | Governor | 01/01/2023 | 31/12/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Ellen Scambler | Governor | 01/06/2022 | 31/05/2026 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |