A note from our Headteacher

Welcome to James Knott C of E Primary School! Our aim is to create a warm, safe and happy environment where every child feels valued and inspired to learn. We pride ourselves on our family ethos and strive for excellence in everything that we do.
We are proud of our focus on traditional values, good manners and enthusiasm for learning. We provide an exciting and varied curriculum with inspiring classrooms that are bright and welcoming, with lively and interesting displays to celebrate children’s work. This well-designed curriculum supports good-quality teaching and encourages the development of skills across all subjects, preparing our children for academic and personal success now and in the future.
We hope you find the information on our website useful. If you have any questions however, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Mrs C Mullen, Headteacher
"My lighthouse, my lighthouse, shining in the darkness, I will follow You."
"“I’m so small,” said the mole. “Yes,”said the boy, “but you make a huge difference.”"
James Knott C of E Primary School
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🎤🎷James Knott Music Showcase🎸🎼
Well done to all of the James Knott musicians who performed in the James Knott music schowcase this week. The children in Year 4, 5 and 6 confidently played J-Sax, saxophone and clarinet. James performed a fabulous guitar solo, and the choir sang beautifully. Thank you to Mrs Glanville, Ms Woodcock and Mrs Logan and to everyone who attended.
At James Knott we use www.Soundcloud.com as a way to record and share our classroom music making with our families.
Click on the link below to listen to recordings from the Music Showcase and many more!
soundcloud.com/jamesknottprimarymusic
Congratulations to Year 6 who have reached Soundcloud number 1 this term with their Maya Stomp composition! ... See MoreSee Less
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🌹 Easter worship at St John's Church 🌹
A big thank you to Father Sam who helped all of the James Knott children and staff celebrate Easter at St John's. It was a very special experience to be part of a large congregation and to sing, celebrate and worship together. ... See MoreSee Less
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🐣Easter Eggstravaganza Competition🐣
Well done to everyone who decorated an egg for our Easter Egg competition. Every egg was fabulous and it was very difficult for our CEO Alan Hardie to choose the winning entries. We were very lucky to have a visit from the Easter Bunny, who was also very impressed! An eggcellent job all round! ... See MoreSee Less
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Year 2 Gymnastics Festival Fun! 🤸♂️✨
Yesterday, our Year 2 children took part in a fantastic Gymnastics Festival at Wansbeck Gymnastics and Trampolining Club! 🏅💫
From balancing and tumbling to jumping and stretching, our young gymnasts showcased their enthusiasm, determination and some incredible skills! It was a wonderful opportunity for them to build confidence, try new things and challenge themselves in a fun environment. 🙌🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
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📢 Year 5 Easter Journey at St Andrew's & St Mark's Church! ✝️🌸
Today, our Year 5 children had a wonderful experience visiting St Andrew's & St Mark's Church in Newbiggin for the Easter Journey! 🕊️✨ They explored the powerful story of Easter, learning about its meaning and significance through interactive activities and storytelling.
A huge thank you to the church team for making the story come alive in such a special way! 🙌 We loved seeing the children engage, reflect and ask thoughtful questions. ... See MoreSee Less
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🏅✨ Yesterday, our Year 1 & 2 children had a great time at the Newcastle United Foundation Multi-Skills Festival!
⚽🏌️♂️ From throwing and catching to football, dodgeball and even golf, they showcased fantastic teamwork and determination.
Well done to all who took part! 👏🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
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Steven Robson Isla's trip out yesterday
🌟 Early Years Open Evening – Today! 🌟
Join us today for our Early Years Open Evening! 🎉 Come and explore our wonderful learning environment, meet our fantastic teachers, and discover what makes our school a special place to learn and grow.
📅 Date: Today
⏰ Time: 4-5pm
📍 Location: James Knott Primary School
We can't wait to welcome you!😊✨🌟 Discover the Magic of Early Years at James Knott! 🌟
Are you a parent of a child under 5? We’d love to invite you to visit our wonderful Early Years setting on Tuesday 25th March from 4:00-5:00pm!
Come and explore our engaging learning spaces, meet our dedicated team and see firsthand how we nurture curiosity, creativity and a love for learning from the very start.
📍 James Knott Primary, Norham Road
📅 Tuesday 25th March
⏰ 4:00 - 5:00pm
No need to book - just pop in! We look forward to welcoming you. 💛 ... See MoreSee Less
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Is it ok to bring your child with you? Thanks
🎨🥚 Get Cracking – Our Egg-Stravaganza is Back! 🐣✨
Easter is just around the corner, which means it’s time for our annual decorate-an-egg competition! 🐰🎉
Last year, we saw some egg-ceptional designs, and we can’t wait to see what egg-squisite creations you come up with this time! Let your creativity soar and get decorating! 🎨🌟
📆 Eggs need to be in school on Wednesday 9th April.
Who will be this year’s egg-straordinary champions? 👀🥚🏆 ... See MoreSee Less
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📸🎉 Red Nose Day Fun in Our 2-Year-Old Provision! ... See MoreSee Less
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Aww how lush 🥰Elijah loved his biscuit too xx
How amazing!! They look fab xx
Sharon Riches