Consultation on the future of Greenfields Primary School and Hazelwood Primary School

We want to hear your views on the future of Hazelwood Primary School and Greenfields Primary School.

North Tyneside’s population is changing. With birth rates falling steadily since 2018/19 there are now around 300 fewer children born each year – the equivalent of 10 fewer classes starting school. There are now too many schools for the number of children in North Tyneside.

Hazelwood Primary School and Greenfields Primary School are within half a mile of each other and neither school is full, with the number of surplus places (places not being filled by pupils) projected to increase.

Hazelwood Primary School needs a rebuild due to structural problems with a large part of the main building. Despite consistent lobbying from the Council for government funding to rebuild the school, no long-term solution is in place.

A new school at Hazelwood would cost c.£7m. The Council cannot afford to pay for any new school in North Tyneside without government support.

The Council must act to stabilise education in the area for all pupils now and in the future. It needs a plan to stop the on-going uncertainty for the Hazelwood community, which is creating instability for pupils and staff, despite the continued efforts of school leaders and the Council.

Greenfields Primary School building has the space to comfortably accommodate all pupils from Hazlewood Primary School.

The consultation is looking at the proposal to:

  • Merge Hazelwood Primary School with Greenfields Primary School

  • Use the Greenfields Primary site to accommodate the merged school

It is hoped the merged school would have a new identity and new ethos, set by staff, pupils and the school community.

To allow a merger to take place, the Council is proposing to close the buildings of Hazelwood Primary School. This would mean the school would stop admitting pupils to Reception from September 2026.

There would be no changes this academic year. If the proposal moves to the next phase we would work with employers (school leadership and governing bodies) to agree a full timeline and we expect changes to be implemented by September 2027.

Have Your Say 

We are clear that no decision has been made. We invite you to share your feedback by completing our survey before 13 November.  


Before responding, please read the supporting information which includes: 

Your input is valuable and will help shape the future of education in your community. 

We want to hear your views on the future of Hazelwood Primary School and Greenfields Primary School.

North Tyneside’s population is changing. With birth rates falling steadily since 2018/19 there are now around 300 fewer children born each year – the equivalent of 10 fewer classes starting school. There are now too many schools for the number of children in North Tyneside.

Hazelwood Primary School and Greenfields Primary School are within half a mile of each other and neither school is full, with the number of surplus places (places not being filled by pupils) projected to increase.

Hazelwood Primary School needs a rebuild due to structural problems with a large part of the main building. Despite consistent lobbying from the Council for government funding to rebuild the school, no long-term solution is in place.

A new school at Hazelwood would cost c.£7m. The Council cannot afford to pay for any new school in North Tyneside without government support.

The Council must act to stabilise education in the area for all pupils now and in the future. It needs a plan to stop the on-going uncertainty for the Hazelwood community, which is creating instability for pupils and staff, despite the continued efforts of school leaders and the Council.

Greenfields Primary School building has the space to comfortably accommodate all pupils from Hazlewood Primary School.

The consultation is looking at the proposal to:

  • Merge Hazelwood Primary School with Greenfields Primary School

  • Use the Greenfields Primary site to accommodate the merged school

It is hoped the merged school would have a new identity and new ethos, set by staff, pupils and the school community.

To allow a merger to take place, the Council is proposing to close the buildings of Hazelwood Primary School. This would mean the school would stop admitting pupils to Reception from September 2026.

There would be no changes this academic year. If the proposal moves to the next phase we would work with employers (school leadership and governing bodies) to agree a full timeline and we expect changes to be implemented by September 2027.

Have Your Say 

We are clear that no decision has been made. We invite you to share your feedback by completing our survey before 13 November.  


Before responding, please read the supporting information which includes: 

Your input is valuable and will help shape the future of education in your community. 

  • Potential merger of Greenfields Primary School and Hazlewood Primary School

    Having read the proposal guide and information about options we would welcome your feedback on the proposals:

    • to potentially merge Greenfields Primary School and Hazlewood Primary School, with the proposal to close Hazelwood Primary School and increase the Published Admission Number at Greenfields Primary School to accommodate the combined pupils on the Greenfields Primary site 
    • that the merged school would retain the original Greenfields DFE school number and be based on the Greenfields site.


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    Please submit your responses by 12pm (noon) on Thursday 13 November

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