Establishment NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School

URN: 148765

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Address
Central Parkway, Newbiggin-By-the-Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6RT
Local authority
Northumberland (929)
Headteacher / Principal
Mrs Sharon Cole
Phase of education
Primary
School type
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Academy sponsor
Diocese of Newcastle
Gender of entry
Mixed
ID
URN: 148765, DfE number: 929/2013
UKPRN: 10089408
Establishment status
Open
Admissions policy
Not recorded
Telephone
01670812019
Ofsted rating and reports
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Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Newcastle
Religious ethos
Does not apply
Boarders
No boarders
Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Official sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Number of pupils
372
Section 41 approved
Not applicable
Open date
1 September 2021
Reason establishment opened
Split school
Closed date
Not recorded
Reason establishment closed
Not recorded
Special classes
Not applicable
Percentage of children eligible for free school meals Help with percentage of children eligible for free school meals field Opens a dialog
42.7%
Type of SEN provision
Date last changed / confirmed
3 July 2026
Type of resourced provision
Not recorded
Resourced provision number on roll
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Special Educational Needs (SEN) unit number on roll
Special Educational Needs (SEN) unit capacity
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Shared chair of local governing body

Shared chair of local governing body
Name Governance role identifier (GID) Appointed by From To
Mrs Elizabeth Dunn 1654528 Appointed by foundation/Trust 10 February 2023 9 February 2027

Shared local governors

Shared local governors
Name Governance role identifier (GID) Appointed by From To
Mrs Louise Myerscough 1834454 Elected by school staff 8 September 2025 7 September 2029
Ms Heidi Barnes 1822085 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal 28 April 2025 27 April 2029
Ms Kate Elizabeth Davidson 1822084 Appointed by foundation/Trust 4 January 2025 3 January 2029
Mrs Sharon Cole 1713189 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal 1 September 2023 31 August 2027
Mrs Toni Self 1680698 Elected by parents 8 March 2023 7 March 2027
Revd Anthony O'Grady 1654531 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) 10 February 2023 9 February 2027
Miss Victoria Louise Walker 1634790 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates 19 October 2022 18 October 2026
Mr Jonathan Brady 1611539 Appointed by foundation/Trust 1 September 2022 31 August 2026

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Government office region (GOR)
North East
District
Northumberland
Ward
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
Parliamentary constituency
Blyth and Ashington
Urban/rural description
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Government Statistical Service (GSS) local authority code
E06000057
Easting
430353
Northing
587900
Unique property reference number (UPRN)
10012421744
Middle super output area (MSOA) Help with middle super output area Opens a dialog
Northumberland 009
Lower super output area (LSOA) Help with lower super output area Opens a dialog
Northumberland 009C
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Free school meals

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This information is compiled from the data returned by establishments for their establishment's situation on the third Thursday in January, in the spring school census data collection return.

This field shows whether a pupil's family have claimed eligibility for free school meals as reported in the annual spring school census. Pupils or their parents are able to claim free school meals if they receive a qualifying benefit. This field does not show pupils who actually received free school meals but the number of those who are eligible to receive them.

Free school meals

This field is not editable by establishment users as it is populated by the DfE using the underlying data from the schools, pupils and their characteristics statistical release published each summer. The figures used are the performance table figures which ensures GIAS and the Find and Compare Schools in England service are consistent.

This information is compiled from the data returned by establishments for their establishment's situation on the third Thursday in January, in the spring school census data collection return.

This field shows whether a pupil's family have claimed eligibility for free school meals as reported in the annual spring school census. Pupils or their parents are able to claim free school meals if they receive a qualifying benefit. This field does not show pupils who actually received free school meals but the percentage of those who are eligible to receive them.

Middle super output area (MSOA)

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Lower super output area (LSOA)

The data presented for the lower super output area (LSOA) is representative of the 2021 census.