Statutory notice: Decision to close Colegate Community Primary School

Notice is given in accordance with section 15(1) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 and regulation 12 of the School Organisation (Establishment and Discontinuance of Schools) Regulations 2013 that Gateshead Council, Regent Street, Gateshead, NE8 1HH has agreed to the closure of Colegate Community Primary School, Colegate West, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 9AH on 17 of September 2025.

The complete Stage 4 Decision Cabinet Report (opens new window) explains the reasons for such a decision being made. Paper copies may be obtained from: Victoria Cramman, Education, Support and Inclusion, Gateshead Council, Regent Street, Gateshead, NE8 1HH.

All children attending Colegate Community Primary School will be supported to find places at alternative local schools by, at the latest, August 31 2025.

Helen Fergusson 

Strategic Director of Children's Services and Lifelong Learning