Ropery Walk Primary School
Community primary school in Seaham (County Durham).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Ropery Walk Primary School is more than just a place to learn—it's a community where children feel safe, supported, and inspired. Our school is a place where every child is valued, and where being part of our community is something to be proud of. We encourage our children to be curious, to explore new ideas, and to ask questions that broaden their understanding of the world.
We are committed to helping each child discover their own strengths and to supporting them in their journey to success. We work closely with our wider school community, including parents, carers, and local partners, to ensure that our children can embed their learning in everyday life.
By doing so, we help them connect what they learn in school to the world around them, making their education both meaningful and enriching. As Headteacher, I am incredibly proud of the work we do here at Ropery Walk. Our dedicated team strives to create an environment where every child can flourish.
I encourage you to explore our website to learn more about our school, our values, and the opportunities we offer so that you can discover what makes Ropery Walk Primary School such a special place.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Badminton
- Cricket
- Dance
- Fencing
- Rugby
- Place2Be
Awards
5 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- International School AwardRecognised award
- Music MarkMusic
- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 113993
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Constituency
- Easington
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Karen Field | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Elizabeth Brown | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Helen Tait | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Helen Medhurst | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Simon Joyce | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Robert Staincliffe | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sheryl Storey | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Doreen Halliday | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record