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Sonia Sharma & Sam Volpe

All North East schools set to close for two-day teachers' strike on Wednesday and Thursday

NEU Ofsted

Teachers are going on strike this week and a number of schools across the North East will be closed as a result.

Members of the National Education Union (NEU) first went on strike in February in a dispute over pay. They are now planning further walkouts, with industrial action on Wednesday and Thursday (March 15 and 16).

Some schools have announced they will need to close on these days, while others will be partially shut. Here's a list of North East schools that we know will be affected so far. We will update this article as more schools announce their intentions.

Gateshead

Wednesday 15 March

St Albans Catholic Primary School

The school will be closed all day for year 4, closed in the morning for year 1 open in the afternoon 11.45am to 3.05pm (including lunch) and closed in the afternoon from 1pm for year 6. All other year groups will be open as usual.

Chopwell Primary School

The school will be closed to all pupils due to strike action.

Dunston Hill Community Primary School

Dunston Hill Community Primary School will be closed to classes 1B, 3O and 5B due to strike action.

Gibside School

The school will be partially closed to the; Bumblebee class, Butterfly class, Caterpillar class, Robin class, Koala class, Frog class, Squirrel class, Dragonfly class, Ladybird class, Whale 1 and 2 class, Elephant class, Panda class, Rhino class, Tiger class, Giraffe class, and the Gorilla class.

Birtley East Community Primary School

The school will be closed to the following classes; nursery, reception, year 3 and year 6, due to strike action.

Falla Park Community Primary School

The school will be partially open. year 2 and year 6 should attend school as normal. All other classes are closed.

Glynwood Community Primary School

The school will be open only to the following classes nursery, Y2VB, Y2RD, Y4JMc, and Y6SO.

The Drive Community Primary School

The school will be closed to year 1, year 4 and year 6, due to strike action.

Windy Nook Primary School

The school will be open for nursery, reception, year 2, year 6 and some vulnerable pupils but closed to other students.

Thursday 16 March

St Albans Catholic Primary School

Due to strike action, reception will be closed in the morning, and will reopen for 11.30am to 3.05pm (including lunch), year 1, year 4 and year 6 will be closed all day. All other year groups will be open as usual.

Chopwell Primary School

The school will be closed to all pupils due to strike action.

Dunston Hill Community Primary School

Dunston Hill Community Primary School will be closed to classes 1B, 3O and 5B due to strike action.

Gibside School

Birtley East Community Primary School

The nursery at Birtley East Community Primary School will be closed to due to strike action.

Falla Park Community Primary School

The school will be partially open. Year 6 should attend school as normal. All other classes are closed.

Glynwood Community Primary School

The school will be open only to the following classes Y1AT, Y4JM, and Y6SO.

The Drive Community Primary School

The school will be closed to reception, year 4 and year 6, due to strike action.

Windy Nook Primary School

The school will be open for nursery, reception, year 2, year 6 and some vulnerable pupils but closed to other students.

Newcastle

Newcastle City Council has yet to release the names of the schools to be closed as a result of the strike action.

County Durham

Aclet Close Nursery School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Friday, 17 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Partial closure due to strike action by NEU.

Bearpark Primary School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Friday, 17 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Two day Industrial Action by NEU Teachers.

Benfieldside Primary School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Friday, 17 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Two day Industrial Action by NEU members

Butterknowle Primary School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Friday, 17 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Partial Closure due to NEU Strike action. 15th March Nursery and Reception closed all day. Year 3 and 4 closed AM. March 16th Nursery and Reception closed all day.

Castleside Primary School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Friday, 17 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Strike Action

Cockton Hill Infant School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Friday, 17 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Two day industrial action by NEU. School will be partially open to vulnerable/ SEN pupils

Consett Junior School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Thursday, 16 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: There is a partial closure of the school on Wednesday 15th March 2023. Class 3 & Class 4 are both closed on Wednesday only this is due to industrial Action. All other classes are fully open.

Cotsford Primary School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Friday, 17 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Partially closed due to NEU Strike action. Years 1, 3 and 4 remain open.

Deaf Hill Primary and Nursery School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Thursday, 16 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Industrial action by teachers

Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Friday, 17 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Industrial action by NEU; The following classes will be closed: Year 3 and Year 5. Other classes remain open.

Fencehouses Woodlea Primary School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Friday, 17 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Industrial Action by NEU.

Ferryhill Station Primary School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Friday, 17 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Industrial action by teachers

Langley Moor Primary School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Friday, 17 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Partial closure due to industrial strike action by members of NEU.

Ludworth Primary School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Friday, 17 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Partially closed due to industrial action by NEU. Y1 and 2 not attending. Open for all other year groups.

Newker Primary School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Friday, 17 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Industrial Action by Teachers. The school will be partially open on Wednesday 15th March and fully closed on Thursday 16th March.

North Park Primary School

Oxclose Primary School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Friday, 17 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Partial closure due to NEU industrial action. A letter with further information and plans has been sent to parents/carers.

Peases West Primary School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Friday, 17 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Industrial action by NEU members. School will be open for Nursery on both days and open for Class 2 on Wednesday. All other classes are closed, inc KS2 children not attending the residential visit.

Sedgefield Community College

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Friday, 17 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Industrial action by teachers. School will remain open to Year 7 and Year 11 students.

St Anne's CofE Primary School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Friday, 17 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: The school is partially closed as teachers are taking part in industrial action. Reception class will be open. Year 1 will be open on Wednesday but closed on Thursday. Year 3 will be closed on Wednesday but open on Thursday.

St John's CofE Aided Primary School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Friday, 17 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Two day Industrial Action by NEU Teachers.

St Wilfrid's RCVA Primary School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Friday, 17 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Two day Industrial Action by NEU Teachers.

Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Friday, 17 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Industrial Action by teachers

The Grove Primary School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Friday, 17 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Industrial action by NEU. The following classes are open: Reception and Year 2. All other classes are closed.

Toft Hill Primary School

The school will close on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (All day ) and re-open on Friday, 17 March 2023 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Industrial action

South Tyneside

List of school strikes (Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 March)

The following list of schools are partially open with the members of staff who are available:

Hebburn Lakes
Hadrian Primary
Westoe Crown
Jarrow School
Toner Avenue
Simonside Primary
Fellgate Primary
Forest View
Whitburn Academy
Boldon School
Mortimer Community College
Hebburn Comprehensive
West Boldon Primary
St Oswalds CE Primary
Marsden Primary
St Joseph's Primary
Harton Primary
Hedworthfield Primary
East Boldon Juniors
Biddick Hall Infant and Nursery
Bedeburn Primary

The following list of schools are fully open and expect pupils to attend as normal:

Park View
Sue Hedley Nursery
Clervaux Nursery
Helen Gibson Nursery
Hedworth Lane
Valley View
Stanhope Primary
Holy Trinity
Jarrow Cross
Ridgeway Primary
East Boldon Infants
Laygate Primary
Mortimer Primary
Biddick Hall Juniors
Marine Park Primary
Dunn Street Primary
Whitburn Primary
Cleadon Primary
Bamburgh School

The following list of schools are open for staff not on strike but closed to pupils:

Sea View Primary
Epinay

Northumberland

Branton Primary School

Partial closure. Nursery class closed- all other year groups open

Embleton Vincent St Edward’s C of E Primary School

Partial closure. Will be closed to all teaching and only open to provide childcare to vulnerable and keyworker children

Shilbottle Primary School

Partially open. Open for vulnerable and key worker children.

St Michael’s C of E Primary School

Partial Closure. Closed except for prioritised groups in line with Department For Education (DFE) guidance.

St Paul’s RC Voluntary Aided Primary School, Alnwick

Partial closure. All Year groups open except Year 5, half day only until 1pm. (Job Share class)

Swansfield Park Primary School

Partial closure. Ash Class Closed ,Beech Class closed, Maple Class closed, Sycamore Class Closed

The Duchess’s Community High School

Partially Closed. 15th Yrs 7, 8, 9 Closed. 16th Yrs 7, 8, 10 Closed

Bothal Primary School

Partial Closure. Open for childcare keyworker and vulnerable learners only.

Central Primary School

Partial Closure. Open for childcare keyworker and vulnerable learners only.

NCEA Grace Darling Primary

Partial closure. Open 2 yo provision, Caterpillar Nursery, Yr 2, Yr 6, for vulnerable and Key worker children.

NCEA Thomas Bewick

Partially open on Wednesday open fully Thursday

NCEA William Leech

Partially open.

NCEA Bishop's Primary

Partial Closed. Open to EYFS, Y6, 2 year olds, vulnerable and critical worker children.

NCEA Duke's Secondary

Partial Closure. Closed to Y7, 8 & 9 both days

St Aidan's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School

Partial Closed. 15th Sycamores Yr 1 and Maples Yr 3 Closed. 16th Maples Yr 3 and Elms Yr 4 Closed.

Bedlington Academy

Only open for years 10. 11 and 6th form both days.

Bedlington Stead Lane Primary School

Partial Closed. Closed for Nursery, Year 2, Year 3 & Year 5.

Bedlington West End Primary School

Partially open. Wednesday 15 March: Hazel Class, Cherry Class, Poplar Class + Larch Class. Thursday 16 March: Hazel Class, Cherry class and Larch Class.

Bedlington Whitley Memorial C of E Primary School

Partial Closure. Both Strike days we have one year 6 class and one year 5 class.

Cambois Primary School

Partial Closure. Nursery and reception will be open. The other year groups will be closed.

Ringway Primary School

Partial Closure. Playgroup and Nursery will be fully closed both days. Closed 15th to Yr 3 but open for vulnerable and key worker children. Closed 16th to Yr 2 but open for vulnerable and key worker children.

St Bede's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School

Partial open on both days

St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy

Partially open.

Stakeford Academy

Partially open on Wednesday open fully Thursday.

Spittal First School

Partial closed. Open to Nursery and Year 3 children.

Bede Academy

Partial Closure. Open to Nursery, Yr 2 and Yr 6. Also open to vulnerable and key worker children.

Croftway Academy

Partial Closure. Closed to Nursery, Reception & Year 1.

Horton Grange Primary School

School will be open to 2 year olds, Nursery, Reception and Y6 fully. Years 1to 5 will be open to children of critical workers and those who are vulnerable only

New Delaval Primary School

Partial Closed. Classes closed both days, Nursery (am & pm), Reception Class (LM), Year 1 Year 2 (JR), Year 3 and Year 4

Newsham Primary School

Partially Closure. Open for children of key workers and also for vulnerable children.

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Amble Links First School

Fully closed. Our 2 Little Pebbles 2 Year Old Provision will remain open as usual.

Broomhill First School

Fully closed. Closed both days.

James Calvert Spence College

Partial closure. Only open for Vulnerable children and Key workers

Red Row First School

Partially closed. Only open for vulnerable and key worker children.

Burnside Primary School

Partially closed. Closed for Nursery, 1 x Reception, Y1, 1 x Y3, Y5

Cragside C of E Vol Cont Primary School

Partially open.

Northburn Primary School

Details from school.

Ss Peter & Paul's Catholic Academy, Cramlington

Partial Closure. Open on both days to Reception, Year 2, Year 4 and Year 6.

Haltwhistle Academy

Fully open 15th March + Partially open 16th. 16th March Year 1 closed, year 3/4 closed + year 6 closed.

Otterburn Primary School

Partial Closure. Nursery and Reception open. Partial opening for KS1 and KS2 (Vulnerable children and children of critical workers).

Shaftoe Trust Academy

Partially open. Open for year 6, EHCP, Vulnerable and key worker children.

Acomb First School

Closed both days.

Broomhaugh C of E First School

Partial Closure. Reception open. Yr 1 and 2 (Class One) will be closed to all children 15th and 16th March 2023. Years 3 and 4 (Class Two) will be closed to all children on Thursday 16th March 2023 only.

Beaufront First School

Partial closure. EY Reception, years 1 + 2 open. Year 3 + 4 closed

Queen Elizabeth High School

Partial Closure. 15 March: Open for year 9, 11, 12 & 13 but year 9 and 11 parents have the option to keep their child at home to do remote learning. 16 March: Open for year 10, 11, 12 & 13 but year 10 and 11 parents have the option to keep their child at home to do remote learning.

Hexham Middle School

Partial closure.

Corbridge C of E Voluntary Aided First School

Partial Open. Reception and Yr 2 Closed 15th. Yr 4 will be closed on the 15th Morning only. Children will be welcome on site from 12noon for lunch and afternoon school. School open as usual 16th March.

The Sele First School

Partial Closure. Open to Nursery, Key worker and vulnerable children.

Morpeth Chantry Middle School

Partial Open. 15th March Closed for Yrs 5 and 8, open for Yrs 6 and 7. 16th March Closed for Yrs 5 and 7 open for Yrs 6 and 8.

Morpeth Newminster Middle School

Partial Closure. Open to Yr5 and Yr6 and closed to Yr7 and Yr8.

Stannington First School

Partial Closure. Open to all pupils on 15th. Closed to Yr 4 on the 16th all other year groups open.

The King Edward VI School

Partial Open. Closed for Year 9 students only.

Darras Hall Primary School

Partial closure. Both days closed to Nursary, yr 5 and 1 class in yr 6

Ponteland High School

Partially open. Wed 15 March - Open to Years 7,10, 12+13 Thur 16 March - Open to year 7, 11, 12,13

Richard Coates C of E Primary School

Partial closure. Nursery closed, year 1, closed, year 3 and 4 partially open.

Highfield Middle School

Partial Closure. Open to Yr 6 and key workers and vulnerable students.

Mickley First School

Partial Closure. Only reception closed both strike days.

Ovingham Middle School

Partially open. Only open for year 6, vulnerable and key worker children.

Prudhoe High School

Partially open. Open for years 11, 12 +13. Years 9 + 10 work will be sent to work from home.

Wylam First School

Partially open. Only year 4 is closed.

Astley Community High School

Partially open. Both only open only for yr 11 to 13 + Vulnerable and keyworker children - by prior agreement.

Holywell Village First School

Partial Closure. Open to Yr 2 students also key worker and vulnerable children only.

Seaton Delaval First School

Fully closed. Closed 15th + 16th.

Seaton Sluice First School

Partially closed. Years 2 + 3 open only.

Whytrig Community Middle School

Partially open. 15th Only open to year 5 Vulnerable and key workers 16th Only open to Vulnerable and Keyworker children that have been re arranged.

The Dales School

Partial Closure. Open to key workers and vulnerable students also parents informed for other children to attend.

Emily Wilding Davison School

Partially Open. Open to year 11, students who need exam support (advised by school) Vulnerable and Key worker children.

Cleaswell Hill School

Partially Closed. Partial closure both days due to strike action.

Hexham Priory School

Closed both strike days.

NCEA Castle School

Partially Closed. Open to vulnerable students and key worker children. 3 Classes will be closed parents have been informed.

Buzz

Partially open. Closed 15th.

Collingwood School and Media

Collingwood School and Media Arts College will be open to Primary and Sixth Form Students. It will be closed to Years 7 to 11 unless you have been contacted directly by the school.

Barndale House School

Partially open.

Cramlington HIllcrest School

Partially open.

North Tyneside

Due to teaching strikes a number of schools in North Tyneside are closed, or partially open, on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 March. If a school is partially open this means it is either open to vulnerable children, children of key workers or to selected classes. Please contact the school directly for further information.

Open to pupils

Amberley Community Primary School

Bailey Green Primary School

Burradon Primary School

Cullercoats Primary School

George Stephenson High School

Ivy Road Primary School

John Spence Community High School

King Edward Primary School

Marden High School

Monkseaton Middle School

New York Primary School

Norham High School

Percy Main Primary School

Redesdale Primary School

Richardson Dees

Riverside Primary School

Rockcliffe First School (Partially closed on Thursday 16 March)

Shiremoor Primary School

Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School

St Mary's (FH) RCVA Primary School

Star of the Sea RCVA Primary School

Stephenson Memorial Community Primary School

Wallsend Jubilee Community Primary School

Waterville Primary School

Whitehouse Primary School

Whitley Lodge First School

Woodlawn School

Partially open

Appletree Gardens First School

Backworth Park Primary School

Battle Hill Community Primary School

Beacon Hill School

Benton Dene Primary

Benton Dene School

Burnside Business & Enterprise College

Carville Primary School

Christ Church CE Primary School

Churchill Community College

Collingwood Primary School

Coquet Park First School

Fordley Community Primary School

Forest Hall Primary School

Grasmere Academy

Greenfields Community Primary School

Hazlewood Community Primary School

Holystone Primary School

Kings Priory

Langley First School

Longbenton High School

Marden Bridge Middle School

Marine Park First School

Monkhouse Primary School

Monkseaton High School

Moorbridge Unit

North Gosforth Academy

Preston Grange Primary School

Silverdale School

South Wellfield First School

Southridge First School

Spring Gardens Primary School

St Bernadette's RCVA Primary School

St Columba's RCVA Primary School

St Cuthbert's RCVA Primary School

St Joesph's RCVA Primary School

St Mary's (NS) RCVA Primary School

St Stephens RCVA Primary School

St Thomas More Catholic High School

St. Bartholomew's C of E Primary School

Valley Gardens Middle School

Wallsend St Peter's CE Primary School

Wellfield Middle School

Western Community Primary School

Westmoor Primary School

Whitley Bay High School

Closed to pupils

Balliol Primary School

Denbigh Community Primary School

Hadrian Park Primary School

Southlands School

St Aidan's RCVA Primary School

Sunderland

Sunderland’s director of education services, Simon Marshall, said: "There are 120 schools and academies in Sunderland. Our latest information suggests that many of our schools are being impacted by closures or partial closures for particular year groups although others remain open for the most vulnerable children and those of critical workers.

"We have been advising parents to contact schools, check school websites and their social media for further information."

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