West Jesmond is a truly unique school with a long history of successfully providing the highest quality education in Jesmond since 1901. In that time there have been many changes to education and indeed our wonderful school building but throughout the past 111 years we have always prided ourselves in making our children feel special and nurtured their talents in all areas of the curriculum.

Latest Ofsted Inspection

Our Milecastle Mission is:

For everyone to be excited about and love learning.

Our Milecastle Vision is:

At Milecastle we provide a safe, vibrant and exciting learning environment, where everyone is included and all successes are celebrated. We provide outstanding care and support as well as high quality learning experiences which challenge the children to be their best. We accept we are all different and we are grateful for the variety that brings.

Nuture and Nature - Our Unique Nursery

West Newcastle Academy Nursery provides space and time for children to develop a deeper way of learning.

By exploring learning in small groups and in many different contexts we will ensure every child has many opportunities to learn in ways that best match their interests and abilities.

They are encouraged to be curious, to ask questions and to learn from one another.

Please contact the school office for more information and to make an appointment to look at our unique setting.

We’re here to help every child feel valued, inspired, and equipped for whatever comes next. From Reception to Year 4, we focus on building strong foundations in learning and wellbeing, while fostering resilience, kindness, and a love for discovery.

Our nursery is open for 3-4 year olds.

There is wraparound care available from 7:45am - 6pm which is provided onsite by a private organisation. Please contact the school office for more information. 

There is wraparound care available from 7.30am. Please contact the school office for more information. 

At St Cuthbert’s we live and learn in faith and love, through Jesus’ teachings.

Our school is a place where we can grow as a family, helping each other to lead full and happy lives.

We have a breakfast club available from 7.30am to 6pm provided by the school. Please speak to the school office for more information.

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School is a vibrant environment where we aim for every child to be loved, every child to be happy and every child to achieve.

There is wraparound care available from 7:30am - 6pm which is provided onsite by a private organisation. Please contact the school office for more information. 

St Teresa’s is a Christ centred school. We aim to nurture and develop each individual child in order that they can become the best human being they can possibly be. Our work is rooted in Gospel values of love, respect, trust and forgiveness.

​Our exciting, creative curriculum motivates children as learners and leads them towards fulfilling their full academic potential.

​St Teresa’s is a welcoming, friendly school where the three way partnership between home – child – school truly flourishes.

t Vincent's Catholic Primary School is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust and serves the parish of Our Lady and St Vincent. Our school community is made-up of children, parents, carers, governors and staff, and each member has an important role to play in supporting the school's values, ethos and aims. Here at St Vincent’s, we have created a caring, stimulating and disciplined learning environment: a place where every child has the motivation, opportunity and support to fulfil their learning potential. 

It is a pleasure to welcome you to Cragside Primary School, a place where learning is brought to life with energy, enthusiasm and a deep sense of care.

At Cragside we are incredibly proud of our dedicated staff who deliver a rich and engaging curriculum tailored to inspire and nuture every child. Our school is a place where children feel valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.

We are privileged to serve a rich and diverse community and we cherish the sense of belonging that makes Cragside feel like one big family. 

Welcome to Knop Law Primary School
We aim to provide an education which is ACE!
We aspire to offer an exceptional education where each child is valued as a unique individual with special skills and talents. We aim to offer outstanding opportunities which will enable our children to thrive and grow into creative, successful young people. Thank you for visiting us

There is wraparound care available from 7:45am - 6pm which is provided onsite by a private organisation. Please contact the school office for more information. 

Benton Park Primary school is your school. Whether a pupil, a parent, a grandparent, a carer, a friend, a colleague or a visitor; here regularly or not, I want you to feel welcome. And as a pupil, I want you to feel not only welcome, but happy, safe and included in our school.

Molehill Mountain is an app to help autistic people understand and self-manage anxiety.

You can use Molehill Mountain to explore the causes and symptoms of anxiety.

• Track your worries and the situations that trigger anxiety.

• Get evidence-based daily tips to understand more about anxiety.

• Feel more confident to self-manage anxiety.

It was developed by Autistica and King's College London.  Adults with autism were consulted throughout the development of the app.

Free, safe, confidential support for young people

Children and young people in Newcastle and Gateshead can now get help from mental health counsellors using a free online service supported by the NHS.

Kooth.com is an award-winning online counselling and support service which is now available to all young people in Newcastle and Gateshead aged 11-18 years.

Tyneside Women’s Health was established in 1985 with the key aim of helping women to improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing.  

Tyneside Women’s Health offers a range of interventions for women including drop in sessions, support groups, mental health courses, counselling, and various therapeutic activities such as relaxation.  We have also introduced a range of online and virtual support services. Please visit our website for more information.

Our main Centre is based in central Gateshead, and we have a second Centre in Byker, Newcastle.

Children North East exists because growing up can be hard. We want all babies, children and young people to be happy and healthy and to grow up feeling: 

• Safe and loved

• Resilient to the challenges they may face

• Valued and confident  

We have a strong children’s rights ethos and believe that real social change is achieved when those who are, or have, experienced issues lead the change.  

The Mulberry Bush School is an acclaimed therapeutic residential special school for children with severe social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. These are children who have suffered early trauma, neglect and abuse and their behaviours are often very high risk, chaotic, aggressive and/or sexualised.

Samaritans of Tyneside have been in Newcastle-upon-Tyne since 1965 serving the local communities of Newcastle, Gateshead and south-west Northumberland. Now based at 15 Portland Terrace, Jesmond, NE2 1QQ, we are near Jesmond Metro Station and on the B1600. Unfortunately, we are unable to see face to face callers at the Branch right now, but our volunteers are still going in every day to answer the telephone and reply to emails.

We provide supported work placements to people who have learning difficulties, mental health problems, or both. We aim to empower people with the skills and experience that only real working environments can give:

• team working

• social interaction

• access to training opportunities

Our voluntary placements help to increase self confidence in the work place and beyond, improve self esteem and reduce social isolation.

MHM was established 30 years ago by families and carers in the North East to provide support and care for people they loved with mental health problems.

Today we have grown into a major national organisation supporting people with learning disabilities, drug and alcohol and other problems, as well as our core client group of people with mental health needs, across the UK through a range of evidence based and innovative services.

RISE is part of the Newcastle Gateshead CCG, NHS and DFE Mental Health in Schools programme. We work in schools and colleges and support young people with moderate mental health needs. This could mean working directly with individual students, running group sessions, or helping teachers shape lesson plans or assemblies.

At RISE, we offer low intensity support for children and young people coping with mild to moderate mental health needs. Our Education Mental Health Practitioners will tailor sessions based on young person needs but themes may include:

The Children and Young People’s Service provides a single service to all children and young people aged 0-18 years living in Newcastle and Gateshead who present with mental health difficulties.

This includes children and young people who may be living in difficult and challenging circumstances.

Click here to read more and download a wealth of resources to help support you.

The children’s health psychology team provide a range of services for children and young people who have psychological issues related to physical conditions, injury and illness.

As well as services for young patients themselves, we can also support family members and carers.