About Town End Teaching School Alliance
Town End Teaching School Alliance (TETSA) was established in 2012. Since then, we have established strong alliances with other schools across the North East. The lead school is Town End Academy, which is an outstanding school in Sunderland and part of WISE Academies which incorporates a number of schools across the North East.
Children are at the forefront of everything that TETSA do. In order to secure the best outcomes for pupils, we support staff at all stages of their career to grow and be part of schools which provide an excellent all-round education to every child.
In partnership with several schools, in a range of different contexts, the alliance is committed to creating partnerships that will improve teaching and learning in our own schools and beyond.
Associate Research School
In May 2019, Town End Academy was designated as an Associate Research School linked to Shotton Hall Research School. The Research School Network is a collaboration by the EEF and IEE to create a network of schools that support and use evidence to improve classroom practice.
Please see the below link to the North East Research Schools' Newsletter with links to current news, blogs, training opportunities and much more.
https://mailchi.mp/3142780637a5/research-school-newsletter?e=2f626b885c
Meet the Team

Nichola Fullard

Christine Robson
Teaching School Director

Stella Jones
Teaching School Director

Jenny Ogden
Lead Mentor

Kay Athey
Testimonials
It was a life changing experience that gave me the opportunity to learn practically.
It was an experience I’ll never forget but will forever appreciateR. Lloyd, School Direct 2013/14
My training year gave me the skills and confidence to deal with ‘real life’ situations in a school environment.
The School Direct program allowed me to build relationships with the children and with teachers which allowed myself to become a part of the school team.R Coxan, School Direct 2015/16
Our trainee teachers have both achieved jobs at great schools, due to their superior experience, depth of knowledge and understanding of Primary Education which being submersed in a full school year has given them. It’s been a resounding successA Baker, St Margaret's School, Mentor
The success of Initial Teacher Training at HEI’s like Northumbria relies on effective partnerships with Teaching School Alliances. Our relationship with Town End is an example of such a professionally focused and joint endeavour that works to the benefit of our trainees. Through this partnership we create outstanding newly qualified teachers who will go onto to inspire children and encourage young people to reach their full potential.Kevin Ardron MA PGCE NPQH, Programme Leader: PGCE School Direct
Our Alliance Schools
Strategic Partners
Bexhill Academy
Town End Academy
Fatfield Primary School
Welbeck Academy
Hasting Hill Academy
Bullion Lane Primary School
Woodlea Primary School
Prudhoe West Academy
Fulwell Infant School
St Margarets CofE Primary School
Barnwell Academy
Benedict Biscop
Grindon Infant School
Hetton Lyons Nursery
Hetton Primary School
Hetton-le-Hole Nursery
Hill View Infant Academy
Houghton Community Nursery
Hylton Redhouse Nursery
Mill Hill Nursery
Millfield Nursery
Oxclose Nursery
Pennywell Nursery
St Paul's C of E Primary School
Usworth Colliery Nursery
Fulwell Junior School
Lambton Primary School
Acomb First School
Barmston Village Primary
Barnes Infant Academy
Bill Quay Primary School
English Martyrs Primary
Newbottle Primary Academy
Southwick Community Primary
Shaftoe Trust Academy
Adderlane Academy
Sunderland Local Authority
Sunningdale Teaching School
WISE Academies
Partners in Pedagogy
NEAT MAT
Northumbria University