Educational Establishments
Aclet Close Nursery School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Lisa Jenkins |
|---|---|
| Address | Aclet Close Nursery School Aclet Close Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6PX |
| Website | www.acletclose.durham.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01388603006 |
| Type of Establishment | Local authority nursery school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Nursery (Ages 2 - 4) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Not applicable |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Not applicable |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 65 (39 / 26) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 0% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr John Redman | Chair of Governors | 09/01/2024 | 08/01/2028 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Paula Barrion | Governor | 25/08/2022 | 24/08/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Tom Cuthbertson | Governor | 23/06/2023 | 22/06/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ms Charlotte Evans | Governor | 22/06/2023 | 21/06/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Sabrina Hughes | Governor | 21/09/2023 | 20/09/2027 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
Cockton Hill Infant School
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| Headteacher | Mr Thomas Cuthbertson |
|---|---|
| Address | Cockton Hill Infant School McIntyre Terrace Cockton Hill Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6HW |
| Website | http://www.cocktonhill-inf.durham.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01388604627 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 2 - 7) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 180 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 164 (92 / 72) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 48.8% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Robert Woods | Chair of Governors | 20/09/2021 | 22/02/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Barbara Anne Corrigan | Governor | 08/06/2021 | 08/07/2025 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mrs Joanne Harnaman | Governor | 10/02/2019 | 09/02/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Cathy Hunt | Governor | 25/10/2023 | 24/10/2027 | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB |
| Mrs Lisa Jenkins | Governor | 22/06/2023 | 21/06/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Miss Charlotte Smith | Governor | 19/06/2023 | 18/06/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Andrew Soppitt | Governor | 14/03/2023 | 13/03/2027 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Miss Kerry Tallentire | Governor | 13/10/2022 | 12/10/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
Cockton Hill Junior School
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| Headteacher | Mrs J Cooper |
|---|---|
| Address | Cockton Hill Junior School McIntyre Terrace Cockton Hill Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6HW |
| Website | www.cocktonhill-jun.durham.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01388602058 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 7 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 244 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 218 (105 / 113) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 56.9% |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Cresswell | Chair of Governors | 05/10/2021 | 04/10/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Alvin Kipling | Governor | 09/01/2023 | 08/01/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Clair Mc Gregor | Governor | 02/11/2022 | 01/11/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Bernard Mugwendered | Governor | 09/02/2023 | 09/02/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Miss Emma Reed | Governor | 18/05/2022 | 17/05/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Janice Stobbs | Governor | 14/09/2020 | 13/09/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
Etherley Lane Nursery School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Jo Madgwick |
|---|---|
| Address | Etherley Lane Nursery School Hazel Grove Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7RF |
| Website | www.etherleylane-nur.durham.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01388604835 |
| Type of Establishment | Local authority nursery school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Nursery (Ages 2 - 4) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Not applicable |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Not applicable |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 41 (24 / 17) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 0% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Richard Barnham | Governor | 02/03/2021 | 02/03/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Rosemary Butler | Governor | 18/06/2021 | 18/06/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Miss Jane Crawford | Governor | 08/07/2020 | 07/07/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
Etherley Lane Primary School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Kelly Ann Lee |
|---|---|
| Address | Etherley Lane Primary School Clarence Gardens Etherley Lane Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7RB |
| Website | http://www.etherleylane-pri.durham.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01388603105 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 343 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 234 (106 / 128) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 36.3% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Judith Burrup | Governor | 05/10/2020 | 05/10/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Anne Sawczyn | Governor | 14/06/2021 | 13/06/2024 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
Evergreen Primary School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Judith Benson |
|---|---|
| Address | Evergreen Primary School Warwick Road Bishop Auckland DL14 6LS |
| Website | www.evergreen.durham.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01388459721 |
| Type of Establishment | Community special school (Special schools) |
| Phase of Education | Not applicable (Ages 2 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Not applicable |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Has Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 195 (141 / 54) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 58.6% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Clive Hubery | Chair of Governors | 01/09/2015 | 01/09/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ms Judith Benson | Governor | 29/09/2015 | 04/04/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Peter Bodo | Governor | 01/09/2015 | 13/03/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Lee Brannigan | Governor | 08/07/2021 | 07/07/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Lee Davis | Governor | 01/09/2018 | 04/04/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Margaret Farrow | Governor | 29/03/2018 | 28/03/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Lynn Kipling | Governor | 13/07/2020 | 12/07/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Gary McCallum | Governor | 04/04/2017 | 03/04/2025 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Joan Nicholson | Governor | 28/09/2017 | 27/09/2025 | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB |
| Mrs Myra Smith | Governor | 01/09/2018 | 31/08/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Gill Stringer | Governor | 08/06/2021 | 07/06/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Gavin Thompson | Governor | 14/06/2019 | 04/06/2027 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Martyn Tweddle | Governor | 01/09/2018 | 04/04/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Fiona Tweddle | Governor | 01/01/2024 | 31/12/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Fiona Wood | Governor | 11/07/2020 | 10/07/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
St Anne's CofE Primary School
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| Headteacher | Suzanne Binks |
|---|---|
| Address | St Anne's CofE Primary School Warwick Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6LS |
| Website | http://www.st-annes-pri.durham.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01388603359 |
| Type of Establishment | Voluntary controlled school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Church of England / Diocese of Durham |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 236 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 235 (130 / 105) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 15.5% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Monaghan | Chair of Governors | 19/07/2023 | 05/02/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Andrea Harrison | Governor | 11/05/2021 | 10/05/2025 | Elected by school staff |
| Rev Matthew Keddilty | Governor | 27/03/2023 | 27/03/2028 | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) |
| Mrs Nicola Middleton | Governor | 29/04/2021 | 28/04/2025 | Elected by parents |
| Mr John Monaghan | Governor | 06/02/2021 | 05/02/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ms Lynsey O'Leary | Governor | 29/04/2021 | 28/04/2025 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Nicola Pallister | Governor | 23/03/2023 | 23/03/2028 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Angela Smith | Governor | 01/01/2023 | 01/01/2028 | Appointed by GB/board |
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
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| Headteacher | Lisa Byron |
|---|---|
| Address | St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College Woodhouse Lane Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JT |
| Website | www.stjohnsrc.org.uk |
| Telephone | 01388603246 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Secondary (Ages 11 - 18) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Has a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Roman Catholic / Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle |
| Admissions Policy | Non-selective |
| School Capacity | 1400 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 1326 (606 / 720) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 22.5% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Tony Byrne | Local Governor | 08/10/2020 | 07/10/2024 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Miss Gabrielle Lee | Local Governor | 28/06/2021 | 27/06/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Lawrence Albert Petterson | Local Governor | 03/12/2020 | 02/12/2024 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Miss Jeanette Shaughnessy | Local Governor | 08/10/2020 | 07/10/2024 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Reverend Dennis Tindall | Local Governor | 03/12/2020 | 02/12/2024 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Mary Wood | Local Governor | 03/12/2020 | 02/12/2024 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland
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| Headteacher | Miss Joanne Sands |
|---|---|
| Address | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland Murphy Crescent Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6QH |
| Website | www.st-wilfrids.durham.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01388603451 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Roman Catholic / Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 210 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 207 (101 / 106) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 44.0% |
| Ofsted Rating | |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Ann Wake | Chair of Local Governing Body | 15/02/2022 | 14/02/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Miss Jeanette Shaughnessy | Local Governor | 25/03/2022 | 24/03/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Rachel Shaw | Local Governor | 01/02/2021 | 31/01/2025 | Elected by school staff |
| Father Dennis Tindall | Local Governor | 06/04/2022 | 05/04/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Marie Walker | Local Governor | 30/05/2022 | 29/05/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
Woodhouse Community Primary School
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| Headteacher | Ms Andrea Norman |
|---|---|
| Address | Woodhouse Community Primary School Walker Drive Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6QW |
| Website | www.woodhousecommunity.durham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01388602885 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 2 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 230 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Not applicable |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 234 (120 / 114) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 72.6% |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Suzanne Binks | Governor | 22/03/2023 | 22/03/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Claire Lutton | Governor | 25/03/2021 | 24/03/2025 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Karron Miller | Governor | 01/09/2022 | 31/08/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ms Kerry Newton | Governor | 22/03/2023 | 22/03/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Miss Kelly Phillips | Governor | 18/05/2023 | 18/05/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Michael Walker | Governor | 14/05/2022 | 14/05/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |