Birtley, Tyne and Wear - Schools and Education

Schools and Education

There are several primary schools in Birtley including one large senior school, Lord Lawson of Beamish School, situated in the West. The school was rebuilt in 2007 and the old build later demolished. There are several famous past students from Lord Lawson, including footballers Bryan Robson, Gary Madine, the broadcaster and TV presenter Matthew Davies and Chris Felton, a radio presenter and producer for Metro Radio, CFM Radio, TFM Radio and the Magic Network. The local primary school Ravensworth Terrace was rated with an Ofsted approval of outstanding in January 2012.

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